Our Staff Members
The staff at Christian Life Church has spent many years commited to Christian service. Our staff enjoys serving our community, whether in sharing our faith or just lending a helping hand. Here are a few of Christian Life Church's staff members, starting with John and Barbara Bonacorsi:
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John and Barbara Bonacorsi (Senior Pastors) 
Upon graduation from Illinois State University, John was in management with Amoco Oil Co. and later was self-employed before becoming senior pastor of Christian Life, which he and Barbara helped birth through a Bible study in their home. Barbara has been involved in leading the music ministry and women’s ministry and Alpha. They have three married children that are a blessing to their lives. As Senior Pastors, they are responsible for leading the staff, developing the church vision, teaching, preaching and worship.
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Robbie and Ginger Larson (Pastors)
Pastors Robbie and Ginger Larson first joined our staff in November of 1999 to oversee our Youth Ministry, since September of 2004 they have served as Christian Life’s Associate Pastors. Robbie and Ginger were married in 1987; they have two children, both girls. Before coming to Rantoul, they served as Youth Pastors in New Orleans, La beginning in 1990. Both Robbie and Ginger attended Jimmy Swaggart Bible College where Robbie majored in Youth Ministry and Ginger in Broadcast Journalism. As Associate Pastors they come alongside John and Barbara serving both them and the membership of Christian Life.
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Dennis and Lynda Daniel (Counseling Pastor)
Since being ordained at Christian Life Church, Dennis has performed duties as a part-time pastor with an emphasis in counseling area. His training is a MS degree in Counselor Education with experience at all levels of the public school arena. The focus of Dennis’ counseling is found in the marriage and family realm and giving direction to Christian Life’s counseling center. Along with his wife Lynda who is also a Pastor "at-large" and an ordained minister, they lead a home group. Lynda is also part of the praise and worship team. They have three married daughters.
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Eric and Kara Kidwell (Worship Leader and Birth to Six Director)
Eric and Kara Kidwell has numerous credentials and accomplishments. We will be updating this section shortly to detail them.
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Jean Giller (Office Manager)
In May 1994, Jean Giller came on staff as full-time secretary here at Christian Life. Jean deals primarily with the administrative aspect of the church while also carrying on other secretarial duties. She is a real blessing!
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Alta Stone (Secretary/We Care Center Director)
Alta is our We Care Center Director. Her hours are Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 2-6 PM. She is also our part-time secretary. She is in the office all day Mondays, and on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Alta and her husband, Billy, have been attending Christian Life since Feb of 2001. Alta is a 1995 Rhema Bible Training School graduate of the Helps Ministry. She has been a volunteer at Rhema Church in the following areas of ministry: prayer, alter, children. While in Tulsa she had the opportunity to volunteer at a local TBN station as a prayer counselor and for Carmen’s Ministry in the mail room. She was a Youth Pastor at Grace Fellowship Church in Paris, IL.
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Most members of our staff can be reached via E-mail or please feel free to contact us through our
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