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Pizza and a Prayer

STORY

Faced with canceling their traditional summer mission’s trip, Lord of Glory’s DCE Nicki Johnson reached out. She wondered if their youth group could find a meaningful mission experience in their own community.

We paired their passion and enthusiasm with several needs in the Antioch area. AAHAA, Antioch Area Healthcare Accessibility Alliance, is dedicated to making health care understandable and accessible. In light of COVID-19, Executive Director, Lennon, has seen an increase in food insecurity and loneliness.

Pizza and a Prayer addresses food insecurity while introducing teens to people in need of connection right in their own communities.

Social Impact

“Research has shown that teens who engage in community service are more responsible with higher self-esteem and resilience.” S. Bhaskar, MD

Spiritual Connection

Loving your neighbor as yourself invites empathy to change world views. By creating opportunities for our youth groups to understand, grow in compassion, and ignite the passion to take action.

By choosing to provide with Purpose, you provide practical help in creative ways. Homebound seniors enjoy Pizza, delivered with Purpose, providing care because of your concern.

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Kristen "Moxie" Johnson

Kristen "Moxie" Johnson

Executive Director

Kristen “Moxie” Johnson has over 20 years of experience working with Not-For-Profit organizations and agencies. For the past five years, as Executive Director, she has led organizations into positions of clarity and strength through her entrepreneurial leadership.

Moxie has extensive multicultural experience including seven years of ministry and residency in Singapore. Her partner in life is Dr. H. Wayne Johnson, Provost of Trinity International University, Deerfield, IL.

With her personal and professional experience, Kristen is motivated to discover the greatest needs in our communities while inviting Christians to discover purpose through outreach. Her entrepreneurial vision turns gaps in service into creative solutions.

Moxie with Purpose

Kevin Currid

Kevin Currid

Finance Committee

Kevin started his own accounting practice 25 years ago and works mostly with small businesses, non-profits, and individuals.

Kevin and Gwen have two adult children and attend the Village Church of Barrington.

Nancy Stavnes

Nancy Stavnes

Board Member

“I was at a point in my life where my kids are grown and I felt I wanted to give back to my community. I was also looking to do that through a Christian organization that not only helped people monetarily or with physical things but spirituality.”

~ St. Matthew of Hawthorn Woods

Andy Rowland

Andy Rowland

Treasurer

Andy lives in Wauconda with his wife Mindy, daughter Elliana and mini Goldendoodle Ryleigh. He currently works as a Finance Manager for Walgreens supporting 340B, a program that helps the underserved population gain access to needed medications.

Andy currently is a member at Alpine Chapel in Lake Zurich serving on the Outreach and Finance Teams.

Tom Burns

Tom BurnsBoard Chair

Executive Coach, Chaplain, Philanthropist

Retired Vice President, Ameritech after 30 years in Computers & Communications.
Received Master of Divinity (MDIV) from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.
Served 11 years as Protestant Chaplain at O’Hare Airport Chapel (Terminal 2).
Served as Chicago Church Mobilizer with Billy Graham Evangelical Association.

Currently serving as:

  • President of Barrington Area Ministerial Association since 2011.
  • President of Barrington Area Development Council.
  • Governance Chair of Barrington Area Community Foundation.
  • Board Chair of NeuroBalance Center.
  • Board Chair of NEXT.
  • CoChair Barrington Area COVID Response Fund.
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