Our Staff
Rev Dr Stewart Pattison - Senior Pastor
Stewart, our head of staff, came to us in 2003 but has been a pastor since 1988. He grew up in Laguna Beach California before earning degrees from Portland State University in Oregon (B.S.), Fuller Seminary in California (M.Div), Princeton Seminary in New Jersey(Th.M) and Gordon-Conwell Seminary in Massachusetts (D.Min). Stewart misses the surfing, but loves being in the midwest with his wife Bonnie and their three children. Stewart teaches an in depth Bible Study in our ALPHA course, preaches every Sunday and can be found at the Glen Ellyn YMCA on Monday afternoons.
Rev David Hoffmann - Parish Associate
David has served on the staff of Community Presbyterian Church since he graduated with his MDiv from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary in 1993. He served full time as the Associate Pastor for five years, and has served in a part time capacity since 1998. In his role as the Parish Associate, David works primarily with worship and music. He directs the Praise Team and plans the music for our contemporary worship service.
Jeannie Logan - Director of Christian Education
Jeanne was an elementary teacher in the District 45 Villa Park Schools for over 30 years. During that time she taught 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grades as well as a self contained Learning Disabilities classroom. She was a Fulbright Teacher Exchange to England in 1989/90 and taught a in a British junior school (3rd grade) for a year. In 1992/93 she taught in an American School in Suriname South America for Wycliffe Bible Translators. She retired from District 45 in June, 2005 and started at CPC as the Director of Christian Ed the following August.
Eric Schwarz - Youth Director
Eric has worked in youth ministry for nine years. He worked seven years at St. John Lutheran Church in Kendallville, Indiana. He also worked for a para-church organization called Youth Dynamics in Anacortes, WA. Eric’s passion is to see teens in a lifelong relationship with the Lord. He is also enthusiastic about leadership, training and equipping others to team up with him in youth ministry. Eric has been married to his amazing wife Rachel for 3 ½ years. She is a great asset to his ministry.
Philip Roberts - Director of Choirs
Philip has over 30 years of choral and handbell conducting experience in many Protestant traditions. He holds a music degree from Elmhurst College where he majored in voice and minored in theology. Philip is a published composer with several different publishers. He is a music editor for GIA Publications, Inc. and also serves on the National Board of the Handbell Musicians of America (formerly known as the American Guild of English Handbell Ringers). Philip lives in Elmhurst with his supportive wife, Terri Johnson.
Melody Mathieu - Administrative Assistant
Melody has worked in the secretarial field for over 24 years. She worked for 17 years as the administrative assistant to the President of a large travel company in Oak Brook until 1998 when her 3rd child was born. She accepted the full time position at CPC in Dec of 2006. Melody is married with 3 children and lives in Glen Ellyn. Melody was a member of CPC in the early 90's while living in Lombard but transferred to First Presbyterian Church after moving to Glen Ellyn. Melody teaches liturgical dance to children at CPC and First Pres which is presented in worship several times a year.
Jean Erickson - Organist
Jean has served as a organist/pianist at several churches since Jr High age. Both she and her husband, Chuck, a retired administrator at College of DuPage, were raised in Villa Park, living in Wheaton the past 46 years, where their three sons were raised. She is also a member of the Brahms Trio, a classical ensemble of French horn, violin, and piano.
Betsy Bell - Custodian
Betsy started working here evenings after her 4th child was born to be with her children while they were growing up. Her children are now grown and she still enjoys this work.