meet our team

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  • Originally from South Africa, Aiden and Elouise, along with their kids, have called Chicago home for nearly eight years. In obedience to God’s leading, they relocated with their young family and planted roots in this vibrant city.

    Their journey began at One Life Church in South Africa, where they were discipled, trained, and served together on the eldership team. It was there they met, married, and faithfully ministered until the Lord stirred their hearts for the nations.

    Since moving to Chicago, Aiden and Elouise have continued to serve faithfully on the eldership team at Anthem Church, investing deeply in the life of the local church.

    Now in their 18th year of marriage, Aiden and Elouise are passionate about building a Spirit-filled, Bible-based church marked by active faith and deep discipleship. Their desire is to see people encounter God’s presence, experience life transformation through the Gospel, and be equipped to live boldly for Jesus in every sphere of life.

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  • Esteban and Iris are Chicago natives who came to know Jesus personally in their teen years. Their lives were forever changed by the power of the Good News and the filling of the Holy Spirit.

    Discipled through great local churches and called to lead ministries both in Chicago and globally (like STREETLIGHTS), they have a passion to see this generation know Christ deeply, grow strong roots in the Lord, and be mobilized to love God and live on mission.

    Now in their 16th year of marriage and raising four kids, they desire to shepherd others and serve as a catalyst for Gospel movement in the city they love. Living in Albany Park and having spent much of their lives across neighborhoods like Edgewater, Uptown, Logan Square, and Humboldt Park, they are eager to see God’s multicultural, unshakable Kingdom flourish “among the least of these and the others.”