Most churches refer to their leaders as pastors. While Jesus has given some individuals to the church as pastors (Eph. 4:11)—or to translate the original word properly, shepherds—that is not the term used in the New Testament for local church leaders. Those men were called elders or overseers. We therefore believe the biblical pattern for leadership of the local church is by a plurality of elders under the oversight of apostolic ministry. The men called to this role must outwork pastoral care and exercise biblical authority in the life of the church. Gifting and Christ-like character are necessary for this task.
Elders and Wives
Andy and Kristin Whipple
Living Light Cadillac
Ben and Angela Thorne
Living Light Taunton & Wellington
Bruce and Hannah Izzett
Living Light Taunton
Chris and Marie Izzett
Living Light Bridgwater & Wellington
Ethan and Mariah Whitley
Living Light Cadillac
Gary and Amy Bigger
Living Light Cadillac & Traverse City
Howard and Cath Lalgee
Living Light Racine
Ian Gerrard
Living Light Kenosha | One Church Ministries
Kal and Shanon Bergendahl
Living Light Kenosha
Kevin and Julie Parker
Living Light Wellington
Martin and Sheila Ledger
Living Light Taunton
Pete and Jess Schaafsma
Living Light Cadillac & Traverse City
Tim and Carol Pingitore
Living Light Kenosha
Trefor and Jade Jones
Living Light Wellington
One Church Ministries Leadership
The ministry gifts of apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers are given by Christ to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ (Ephesians 4:12-13).
One Church Ministries (OCM) is the apostolic team that cares for the each of the Living Light congregations, providing oversight and support for its leaders. OCM is led by John Lalgee in team with Ian Gerrard and Gary Bigger, who are all recognized in Ephesians 4:11 roles.
Gary and Amy Bigger
Living Light Cadillac & Traverse City
Ian Gerrard
Living Light Kenosha | One Church Ministries
John and Kim Lalgee
One Church Ministries