Our Ministers
Mark McGilvrey, Senior Minister
Hometown: Born in North Point, NC; grew up in Joliet, IL; but calls Livonia, MI, home.
Education: Cincinnati Christian University (BA, 1971; MA, 1991)
Favorite Scripture verse or Bible story: Isaiah 40:31—”Those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”
If I could meet one famous person it would be: The Apostle Paul—I’ve spent more of my life studying his writing than any other man who ever lived.
Favorite vacation destination: New York City (with my wife Jeannie); Potawatomi Inn at Pokagon State Park, IN (with the whole family).
Favorite leisure activity: Bike riding
Favorite food or restaurant: I like everything!
Favorite author: C.S. Lewis
Recommended reading (other than the Bible): Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis
Personal ministry goals: Go to heaven and take as many people as I can with me.
Adam Schultz, Youth Minister
Hometown: Randolph, OH
Education: Eastern Michigan University (BS in Education, 2006)
Favorite Scripture verse or Bible story: Galatians 2:20—”I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me”; Luke 7:47—”Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven—for she loved much. But he who has been forgiven little loves little.”
If I could meet one famous person it would be: Mark Driscoll
Favorite vacation destination: Anywhere with mountains, forests, lakes, and rivers.
Favorite leisure activity: Biking, working out, fishing, and reading.
Favorite food or restaurant: Steak and Thai food
Favorite author: Erwin McManus, Mark Driscoll, and Mark Moore
Recommended reading (other than the Bible): Uprising by Erwin McManus; Blue Like Jazz by Donald Miller; Ruthless Trust by Brennan Manning
Personal ministry goals: To raise up men and women who are authentic disciples—people so passionate about Jesus that they surrender all they are to him.
Lesley Dills, Worship and Arts Director
Hometown: Ypsilanti, MI
Education: attended Eastern Michigan University
Favorite Scripture verse or Bible story: James 1:2-4—”Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” & Psalm 139
If I could meet one famous person it would be: Jesus!
Favorite vacation destination: Hawaii
Favorite leisure activity: Reading, Golf, watching movies
Favorite food or restaurant: Beef Wellington
Recommended reading (other than the Bible): Crazy Love by Francis Chan
Personal ministry goals: To ensure that as a congregation we are glorifying God in all aspects of worship and to recruit as many people as possible to serve in the worship ministry here at Memorial.
Bruce Stoker, Adult Education Minister
Hometown: Bloomsburg, PA
Education: Cincinnati Christian University (BA in Bible and Christian Education, 1993; MA in Practical Ministries, 2000)
Favorite Scripture verse or Bible story: James 1:22—”Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” Genesis 41:16—”‘I cannot do it,’ Joseph replied to Pharaoh, ‘but God will give Pharaoh the answer he desires.’”
If I could meet one famous person it would be: Alton Brown
Favorite vacation destination: “The Hammock” near West Branch, MI
Favorite leisure activity: Trying to figure out the mechanics of the internet
Favorite food or restaurant: Red Robin (@ 6 Mile & Newburgh); Mexican at Carlos’s (in Westland)
Favorite author: John Eldredge
Recommended reading (other than the Bible): Wild at Heart by John Eldredge
Personal ministry goals: To encourage and empower men and women to be “wild at heart” and to love God and other people.
