Bonnie Wozniak (GA, President) is wife of Fred, mother of 5 amazing children and 3 lovely daughters-in-law, and a grandmother of 12 remarkable grandchildren. Her radical salvation in 1972 with the Jesus People Movement set in motion a hunger for a passionate spiritual journey of loving God and His people. With her BA in English and Speech plus a Masters in Christian Ed, Bonnie taught English and Theater in Christian schools or homeschooled for over 34 years. In ministry she has served by equipping and empowering individuals to become the fullness of what God desires for them. So she taught women’s and parenting classes, hosted small groups and developed conferences to release transformation and purpose. Trained at Regent University in leadership and life coaching, Bonnie formed a non-profit coach training company and then in 2005 Bonnie started the Pathway Home, a 12-month residence for women with life-controlling issues. Later, she began a leadership development company for the marketplace. Her relentless energy reflects Bonnie’s deep commitment to live a “Yes Life” and disciple others to do the same.
Mike Diedrichsen (IL, Treasurer) is a civil engineer now retired from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources after 41 years in floodplain management. He came to Christ at the age of 23. He enjoys helping and has served as a deacon and elder. He and his wife facilitate a Life Group and are involved in the First Impressions Ministries at their church.
Lianne Brewer (CA, Secretary) – Her passion is teaching young children! She has been a Sunday School teacher for 30+ years and has directed VBS, children’s choirs, and was the owner of an early childhood music studio in Springfield, IL, for more than 20 years. Spiritual gifts include teaching, leadership and administration.
Dr. Greg Brewer (CA) is a successful university neuroscientist, private entrepreneur and family man, dedicated to serving the Lord in all he does. He has worked in the church at volunteer positions for over 40 years. He especially enjoys blessing others through the Spirit’s gifts of teaching and discipleship.
Fred Wozniak (GA) began full time street ministry with nightly revival meetings immediately after receiving Christ as his personal Savior in the Jesus Movement in March of 1972. Later he graduated with honors from Bible College. Throughout the years he has served in the local church by teaching and directing children’s ministries, youth groups and adult classes highlighted by being a Church Elder, Teacher on “Five Fold Leadership Team” and a Logos University Professor. His passion is to teach Bible Truths to people of all ages. Fred has also followed Contemporary Christian Music from the days when it was first called Jesus Music. He married Bonnie in 1973 and together they have 5 adult children (of whom 3 are married) and 12 grandchildren. When he is not renovating or repairing things in the home, Fred is currently employed as a mechanical engineer designing custom industrial machines.
Christina Elledge (OK, Member Care) committed her life to following Jesus Christ at the age of nineteen. After pursuing degrees in Theatre and Communications, she married her husband Chris. Together they have pursued a life serving God together since 1991. Her first and primary role was as a mom to her three adult daughters and now enjoys the addition of a son-in-law. She has been a partner alongside her husband in formal church staff positions, church planting, pastoring, and international missions and loves using her home as a place of ministry to young women. She is the cofounder of Fahrenheit: Real Life Mentoring, an Oklahoma based nonprofit, training people to become effective mentors so meaningful relationships are developed and people come to know God personally. Great coffee, great bargains and great conversations come as secondary passions to the love of spending time with family.
Chris Elledge (OK, Member Care)
Chris came to Christ at the age of nine. Growing up in a dysfunctional family where alcoholism, abuse, isolation, and poverty were the norm, his mother made sure they attended church so they could learn about God and His Word. He experienced the Holy Spirit of God drawing him to himself and chose at that point to follow him. He says he received salvation at the age of nine, but really committed his life to God at the age of twenty. He is a visionary and has the ability to connect with people from various cultures and backgrounds. He & his wife have lived and worked in Austria for nine years as church planters and mentors and continue to train mentors. The vision and purpose of Kyrios compliments the work they do with Fahrenheit: Real Life Mentoring.
