Pastor Jacques A. Conway
Lead Pastor
Pastor Jacques A. Conway was raised on the South Side of Chicago. In the 1980’s, while still in college, he served as a Youth Leader and Lay Speaker at Rust Memorial United Methodist in the Englewood community. He has a BA and MBA Certificate from Loyola University in Chicago, a Master of Divinity from Chicago Theological Seminary, and is a Fellow of Princeton Theological Seminary Black Theology and Leadership Institute. Pastor Conway also holds a Doctorate of Divinity from Colgate Crozier Divinity School in Rochester, NY.
Prior to becoming a full time pastor, he retired from the Oak Park, IL Police Department, where he served as a Senior Sergeant and Police Chaplain. He still serves as Chaplain for the Fraternal Order of Police and for the US Secret Service.
Pastor Conway has served as the Senior Pastor at Christ UMC (Greater Englewood Parish, Chicago, IL) and Neighborhood UMC (Maywood, IL), and most recently has served as District Superintendent for the Chicago South/Lake South District of the Northern Illinois Conference.
Pastor Conway is married to his high school sweetheart, LaMenta “Sweetie” Conway, MD, MPH. Dr. Conway is Deputy Chief of Medicine for the Illinois Department of Corrections and is the Founder and Board President of the I Am Abel Foundation, which mentors future physicians. The Conways have been married since 1984 and have three adult children, Christian (Mark), Corey, and Caleb. Pastor Conway’s “mother in love,” Louise Tibbs, resides with them in their home in Flossmoor, IL.
Dr. Jim Sandberg
Director of Congregational Care
Hi, my name is Jim Sandberg.
I am looking forward to getting to know you and working with you as Faith’s “Director of Congregational Care.” From all that I have observed, in worshipping with you over the last 4 plus years, is that you are, at the very core of your life together, a loving and caring congregation. I consider it a blessing to work with you in building on your God given strengths and gifts for ministry.
And I will consider it a great privilege to join hands with you in praying for and visiting the sick, the shut-in, the dying, the grieving, and the most vulnerable in our midst.
Thanks for calling me to share in a ministry that is life-giving to our bothers and sisters on the ragged edges of life.
A quick word about myself: I am a graduate of North Park University, North Park Theological Seminary, and I, also, earned a Doctor of Ministry from North Park. I have 30 plus years of pastoral ministry experience; having served Evangelical Covenant churches in Attleboro, MA, DeKalb, IL, and Oak Lawn, Il.
I am the father of two great adult children, Misty and Erik. And thanks to Misty and Erik I am the proud grandfather of three beautiful and fun granddaughters, Elouise, Poppy, and Ingrid.
My full time work now is with the Olson Insurance Group. I am the SR. Relationship Manager. It is a family- owned business and I love working with the Olson’s.
I enjoy reading and writing. I am a big time Cubs, Bears, Bulls, and Hawks- fan. I should, also, confess, I am a serious gym rat. I love working out. If I am not answering my phone in the evening or on the weekends, I am more than likely at the gym or outside running.
Amanda Steenvoorden
Director of Family Ministries
Amanda Steenvoorden is a lifelong member of Faith United Methodist Church. She has 6 of her own ranging from 23 years old down to 5 years old, with her husband of 25 years. She has lived in Orland Park her whole life and now gets to raise her kids in the familiar area. Amanda attended North Central College and earned her Bachelors of Arts in Religious Studies and Minor in Leadership Organization.
Amanda brings a great deal of experience with children over the years. She has been involved with many aspects of the Children’s Ministry program on a volunteer basis. Amanda had taught Sunday School for over 25 years. She had volunteered at VBS for 21 years as the Storyteller, Music leader, Assembly leader, and Group leader. This year she directed our VBS program.
Amanda is looking forward to bringing fun and meaningful programs to Faith’s Families, Congregation, and the surrounding Communities.
Sandy Ward
Church Administrator
As Church Administrator, Sandy initiates and/or facilitates new programs and assists, as needed, with established programs. She actively seeks out volunteers for all aspects of ministry by working with the pastors. Coordinating building usage, completing insurance and accident reports, overseeing the church calendar and serving as a liaison to several church committees are all part of her job.
She is a retired school principal who enjoys reading, travel, and decorating for the holidays-especially Christmas. Being a part of the Small Groups Ministry and the Singles Fellowship Group are things Sandy especially enjoys at Faith.
Sally Puzon
Office Manager
Sally is Faith's Office Manager. Sally is retired from the school system, where she worked as a school secretary for twenty-four years. She has been married for 49 years and has four children and four grandchildren. Sally loves to read, do jigsaw puzzles, exercise, travel, and being outdoors. She is very excited to be working part time at Faith UMC.
Theresa Philosophos
Office Assistant
Theresa Philosophos is our new Administrative Assistant. Theresa will be in the office Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Theresa has been a member at Faith for 12 years. She has experience in office work and will be a great addition to our staff.
Anna Hopper
Director of AV & Web Ministries
As Director of AV & Web Ministries at Faith, Anna coordinates the AV team and edits the sermon videos that get posted to the web. She also updates and maintains the church’s website.
Anna’s previous experience includes running her college’s radio station, various office and retail management jobs, and editing video for Faith. In her free time she likes to read, knit, and spend time with her son, Michael.
Anna has been a member of Faith UMC since 2015 and her favorite thing about the church is how it really does feel like a church family.
Rolf Moan
Chancel Choir Director
As Chancel Choir Director, Rolf prepares music to be presented at the 9:00 a.m. service. This entails researching music and rehearsing the choir during its season (September through May) to connect with the scripture/sermon each week. He also directs or works with special music programs that are scheduled during the Christmas and Easter seasons. In addition to the choir, he assists in scheduling special music during the summer months.
Rolf is a retired high school choral director. He is a member of MENC and ACDA organizations of the music community, USGA of the golfing community and is committed steward to his YARD and GARDEN throughout the year.
The openness and friendliness of the church membership as a whole and the choir members specifically has always been the most enjoyable and appreciable aspect of Faith UMC.
Renee Powers
Custodian
I am 20 years old and went to Christian school all my life. I went to Calvin Christian School and graduated from Chicago Christian High School in Palos heights, IL. I love to long board, fish, play sports, listen to music, and spend time with friends/family. I’m thankful to have this opportunity to work as a custodian here. I'm excited to be a part of this staff.
Elizabeth Klyczek
Nursery Attendant
I have been working in education for eleven years, specifically early childhood and special education. I enjoy working with all sorts of kids and love watching them grow and succeed.
