about moraine valley church

We believe it's all about Jesus

Because Jesus is the hope of the world, we leverage every opportunity to bring the life-changing message of the Gospel to every corner of our lives, our homes and our neighborhoods.

our mission

In our city as it is in Heaven

We exist to bring the love and hope of Jesus to our city.  More than church attendance, our goal is to be a group of people living out the Good News of Jesus dedicated to three goals: be with Jesus, become like Jesus, and do what Jesus does. As we do, it is our hope that our lives, our homes and our neighborhoods would experience a taste of heaven on earth.

Being with Jesus
Becoming like Jesus
Living like Jesus
Being with Jesus
Becoming like Jesus
Living like Jesus
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First-time visit or looking for a supportive community?

Begin your journey at Connect Center, where you'll find a warm welcome, helpful resources, and pathways that align with your first steps.

Each day, we joyfully embrace our core values, infusing our work with passion, integrity, and a heartfelt dedication to serving others.

Come as you are and encounter the presence of God in meaningful worship services that uplift, encourage, and empower you to live out your faith boldly

Gospel-centered

Everything we do and teach centers on the cross. God pursued us, providing a way to live with Him. Jesus, God in flesh, canceled our debt on the cross so that we might experience life with Him now and forever. He did this not to make us better people, but to give us new life.

Mission-driven

We have been placed in our church and community for the sake of others. Everything we do is designed to strengthen families, grow together in Christ-likeness, bring healing to the hurting, reach out to those far from God, and bless out community.

Biblically-based

We believe scripture to be a God imspired text. As a faith community, we base our teachings on scripture to help us understand the human condition, share God's relentelss pursuit of humanity and ultimately Jesus as the hingepoint of human history.

Grace & truth

In a world filled with challenges, we embrace grace and truth as essential pillars of our faith. Just as God meets us in our struggles, we extend the same compassion and authenticity to one another in today's culture while maintaining a dedication to Biblical truth.

We > me

Church is not attendance or membership - it is relationship and belonging. Because of this we are dedicated to fostering a supportive authentic community where we grow as disciples, share each other's burdens, and encourage one another in our journey with Jesus.

Future-focused

We are focussed on raising up a generation that knows and loves Jesus. We place a strong emphasis on helping the emerging generation connect with Jesus and  find their place in God’s story. We give generously and work hard to mentor, coach and empower the next generation.

Want to learn more about what we believe?
Read our full Statement of Faith.
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our team

Meet our team dedicated to pursuing Jesus with a passion to see others experience the life and hope of the Gospel

Don Kauffman
Senior Pastor
Michael Locke
Executive Pastor of Ministry
Joshua Weaver
Executive Pastor of Worship & Group Life
Dikran Koundakjian
Next Steps Pastor
Kara Joyce
Children's Ministry Director
Leigh Buell
Children's Mid-Week AWANA Director
Tammie Brassfield
Interim Women's Ministry Director
Kory Mullins
High School Student Ministry Director
Ricky Parra
Junior High Director & Facilities Support Staff
Zach Sisk
Worship Arts Producer
Vicki & Bob Gleisner
Cafe Directors
Julie Naughton
Office Manager
Ron Ovit
Emotional Resilience & Pastoral Counseling
Dave Lenihan
Facilities Staff
our impact

Your support transforms lives and communities through impactful initiatives

Impacting hundreds of lives weekly

Your giving makes a weekly impact. Your serving and giving helps release resources and unlocks opportunities for our growing number of ministries at MVC. Because of your partnership, we're able to help families in their times of trouble, provide hospitality, safe spaces, engaging ministries and gatherings that are making a difference.

Raising up a generation

Your giving is raising up a generation.  Our children and family ministries continue to grow each month with new faces and new opportunities to invest in the next generation. Our aim is to empower families to live Jesus-centered lives "one life, One God, one step at a time."

Student impact

Your giving is reaching our schools.  The efforts of our student ministries reach, bless and challenge literally hundreds of students year after year with the hope of Jesus. From outreach to life-on-life mentoring, we are seeing a young generation take their place in God's story.

Building for the future

Your giving is building for the future. With the addition of a new ministry building in our community, our "Build for the Future" campaign is growing and developing new ways to use our new ministry center to bless our community.  This expansion will take time to build and we are excited to see the impact it will make.

Global outreach

Your giving is reaching our city and our world.  Our MVC family partners with local and global organizations to bring the hope of Jesus around the world.  Our local initiatives include pregnancy support centers, urban youth centers and more. Our Global partners are training pastors, planting churches, reaching youth and supporting Gospel ministries in hard-to-reach places.  

Give a gift today

We do not give out of compulsion or duty - but rather as a joy felt response to the goodness of God. It is a joy and honor to partner with God and one another as we steward our gifts to bring the hope of Jesus to others in tangible ways.

our story

Nearly 80 years in the southwest suburbs

It all started in a living room, a small group of people and a big dream: To bring the hope and grace of Jesus to our community. Since then, Moraine Valley Church has continued to grow by God's grace through dedicated leadership and real people committed to real faith in Jesus.

Moraine has been blessed by having long lasting, healthy leadership committed to coaching, teaching and building up the body to become fully devoted followers of Jesus.  We have big dreams for the next 80 years to come as we learn what it means to be a faith family that spends time with Jesus, becomes like Jesus, and does what Jesus would do in every corner of our life and community.

Moraine Valley Church staff laughing and having a good time.
what we believe

We believe the Scriptures, both Old and New Testaments, are the inspired Word of God and the divine and final authority for all Christian faith and conduct.

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Scripture authority

The Bible is God’s inspired Word—the divine and final authority guiding Christian faith and conduct.

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Triune God

One eternal God revealed as the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit—distinct yet unified.

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Salvation through Christ

Jesus, true God and man, offers salvation from sin through His death resurrection.

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Church unity

Believers, united in Christ, form the body of the Church, and serve as the hands and feet in the community.

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Ordinances

Baptism symbolizes death and resurrection with Christ; Communion commemorates His sacrifice.

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Second coming

Jesus’ imminent return signifies a bodily resurrection and eternal destiny for believers.

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We believe everyone has a next step. We'll help you find yours.

Moraine Valley Church member with a friendly expression, holding up a welcome sign.

Whether you're stepping into a church for the first time or seeking a new community, we're thrilled to have you here.

Be with Jesus
Become like Jesus
Do what Jesus does
Be with Jesus
Become like Jesus
Do what Jesus does
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We believe everyone has a next step. We'll help you find yours.

Find direction and support as you take your next step in faith with us.