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PHCC Staff
I have been the pastor of PHCC since we moved here in August of 1996. I hope as you read on that in the next few minutes you will have a better idea of who the Howington's are. However, what will be even better is getting the opportunity to meet you face to face.
Charlene and I were married in May of 1981. We lived in Winona Lake, Indiana for 15 years while I attended seminary and then became a staff member of Pleasant View Bible Church from 1985-1996. (We can talk sometime about our penchant for churches with the name "Pleasant"). Each of our three children were born in Indiana.
We are a close family. We enjoy doing many things together from sight seeing to re-sale shopping to reading. We are "old fashioned" enough to make suppertime together as a family a priority. Life lessons, spiritual discussions and yes, times of uncontrollable laughter are all part of our dinner time fare. Yet we are also "connected" to the point of enjoying the Internet and the convenience of e-mailing friends and family literally all over the world. We enjoy classic movies and have a wide range of musical tastes. We enjoy one another as a family and as the "empty nest" years are rapidly approaching we are trying to adjust to the changes and challenges of the future.
As graduates of Moody Bible Institute Charlene and I have been trained and prepared for ministry. We have volunteered as youth leaders, been involved in children's ministries. I have been a Youth Pastor, Associate Pastor and now a Sr. Pastor. Charlene is a "behind the scenes" person. She is great with children and plays the organ in our worship services. We truly believe that ministry is not just what happens inside the four walls of the church, but it is our life.
As a Pastor I believe that my task is to understand and explain the Bible as it relates to living life in the 21st Century. Then I must model what I preach and teach. I am convinced that the Bible is the most relevant book any of us will ever read. The principles in God's word are life principles that are timeless and culture-less. While our technology and our times have changed, the basic need of man's heart has not changed. My passion is that we each have a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ which will bring meaning, significance, contentment and peace to one's life. My hope is that as we develop our relationship with Jesus as with one another that we can make a positive impact in this world for Him.
If you are looking for a home church, please stop by and be our guest. We would enjoy talking with you and sharing with you over a cup of coffee the vision God has given us for Pleasant Hill Community Church. Thanks again for stopping by.
Joel D. Sisson, Associate Pastor of Youth, Education & Outreach
joel.sisson@phcch.org 
I began my ministry at PHCC as a part-time Youth Director in September 1997. After earning a Masters of Arts in Relgion from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, I accepted the call to a broader fulltime ministry position that includes oversight of the Educational objectives of PHCC for all ages.
Rhonda & I were married in December of 1995 and God has blessed us with three amazing children. Josie is our oldest. She was born in January of 2003. She is now a first grader and helps her Mommy take care of the Boys. Benji was born in Mach of 2005. He is our head first little man, and loves trucks, cheese burgers with no cheese, and watching Michigan Football with his Daddy. Drew was born in April 2007. He doesn't have to work to hard to keep up with his older Brother and Sister, and loves his "Awsome Black Truck", balls and going for bike rides with the family.  
We thank God everyday for all that He has given to us. "Thank You, Lord!"
Maxine Perez, PHCC Secretary
secretary@phcch.org
630-668-7861
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