Brady Robinson (Pastor)
A native of Columbus, Ohio, Pastor Brady graduated from Abilene Christian University with a B.A. in Youth and Family Ministry. He is currently working on his Master of Divinity degree at Western Seminary in Portland, Oregon. Before accepting the call to lead Christ Church, Brady served in various ministry roles such as youth, inner city, outreach, and young adult ministry. He has been the pastor of Christ Church since January, 2023. Brady has been married to his wife, Jessica, since May, 2018 and they have 2 sons, Elijah and Micah. He enjoys good conversation, reading, sports, and board and card games. His ultimate passion is preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ and pointing people to the only One who can give true hope and peace as He is portrayed in sacred Scripture.
Tim Hilty (Elder)
Tim grew up in Dixon, IL and graduated from Wheaton College in 2002. He and his wife, Andrea, have lived and worked in Chattanooga, TN, and served as missionaries with ACTION International in Zambia for 9 years. Also during this time, they adopted their first child, Ireen, and were blessed with 3 boys, Ian, Tristan, and Adlai. Tim now lives in Sterling and works as Production Manager at Rotary Airlock.
Lee Rogers (Elder)
Lee is a caretaker who lives in Dixon with his wife, Sue. They have 2 children and 6 grandchildren. Lee has many years of experience as a church elder.
Ben Hilty (Elder)
Ben grew up in Dixon, IL. and works at Rotary Airlock . Ben and his wife Holly are active members of the Sterling community. They both have experience in missions overseas.
Kevin Case (Elder)
Kevin grew up as a missionary kid in Honduras. He and his wife, Wendy, have two daughters and served as missionaries to Mexico with Ethnos360 for 39 years. These years were given to tribal church planting and Bible translation among the Tepehuan people group in the mountains of northern Mexico. Three years ago, Kevin and Wendy retired to Rock Falls, IL. Kevin’s heart is still with the fledgling Tepehuan church. He often travels back to Mexico to encourage the believers there and reconnect with friends and coworkers.