Our Staff

Rev. John Huizinga

Lead Pastor

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(630) 495-3080 x306

Pastor John has served as a minister of the Word and sacrament in the Christian reformed Church of North America for 39 years. Twenty-three of those years were spent serving in Alberta, Canada. He is completing his sixteenth year of service here at Lombard CRC.

 “I grew up in Oak Park, Illinois, the hometown of Ernest Hemingway and then later Paul Harvey. Their stories say a little bit about the life of faith and human struggles to believe in Jesus and live by God’s grace. Ernest Hemingway left his faith relationship with Jesus. Paul Harvey encouraged his listeners to renew their faith in Jesus.

 “As I pastor people I understand that faith is difficult. There is so much that works against trusting the grace of God. But I know that each of us is made for God, and for a full life with God. This happens by God’s grace through faith alone.

  “Faith is all about nurturing a living relationship with the Lord. I invite you to belong to our church community. Because through worship, praying together, serving together, and practicing the spiritual disciplines our greatest desire is realized. Our heart’s desire is to be fully known, and yet fully loved. And this is what Jesus promises by his cross and resurrection. Here we experience Jesus, and are shaped to lived for the glory of God.”

Rev. Robert "Bobby" Moore

Pastor Of Intergenerational Life

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(630) 495-3080 x308

I have been involved in vocational ministry inside the church since 2010. The time I've spent establishing and leading multiple ministries has resulted in me growing more passionate about God's role for the church. My greatest desire is that others would deeply know and experience Christ's incredible love and that the church would be the community that fosters this knowledge and understanding as it relies on Christ's leadership. 

In 2024, my wife (Carissa), our two daughters (Marylind and Talia), and I followed God's call as we moved from the Grand Rapids area to join the community of Lombard CRC. In June of 2024, my wife gave birth to our third child, a baby boy (Colter).

I enjoy playing golf, basketball and running, as well as rooting for the Dallas Cowboys and Duke Basketball.

Joel Jupp

Worship Director

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(630) 495-3080 x307

I've been serving in local churches since 1997, leading worship and preaching in a variety of denominations. During that time, God has led our family on a fascinating journey to urban contexts, cowboy territory, college campuses, international cafés, and sprawling suburbia. It’s been an adventure serving the Lord! Along the way, because of my passion for creativity and theology, I’ve also taught courses like Creative Writing, Christian Bible, Reading the New Testament, and World Religions at local Christian colleges.

By God’s generosity and my family’s support, I studied at Taylor University, Ball State University, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and Asbury Theological Seminary. My interests include baseball (Braves!), basketball, poetry, chess, video games, songwriting, and BBQ. 

Garrett Swierenga

Technology Director &
Electronics Communications Administrator

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(630) 495-3080 x313

Sara Kooima

Office Manager 

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(630) 495-3080 x305

Justin Meyer

Maintenance Supervisor

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(630) 495-3080 x311