John Madvig | Lead Pastor
john@edgebrookcovenant.org
John Madvig joined us as lead pastor of Edgebrook Covenant Church in July, of 2024. It’s not the first time he’s lived in Chicago, as he attended elementary school here, returned after high school, again after college, and once again as he attended North Park Seminary, where he received his Master of Divinity degree in 2001.
John met his wife Evie when they were both serving as volunteers at KICY, the ECC’s radio station in Nome, Alaska. They’ve been married over 30 years and have two adult children, Sarah and Nathan.
A lifelong Covenanter, John began his ministry calling as a youth pastor in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and then Hilmar California. After seminary, he served for eighteen years as senior pastor at churches in Saranac, Michigan and Omaha, Nebraska. Prior to being called to Edgebrook, John served churches in Massachusetts and South Dakota as a Transitional Interim Pastor. He has a deep love for preaching and teaching God’s word.
John and Evie have enjoyed traveling together, having visited places like Ireland, Hawaii, and Croatia. They are becoming reacquainted with the wide variety of food, sports, and musical entertainment that is available in the Chicago area. John has joined a group of golfers who get together on Friday mornings. He also enjoys playing guitar, board games, and riding his bicycle.
Hailey Bianco | Edgebrook Youth Together Minister
edgebrookyouthtogether@gmail.com
Hailey Bianco (she/her/hers) is a current seminarian at the Wartburg Theological Seminary, pursuing a Master of Arts in Diaconal Ministry degree. She came to Edgebrook after graduating with a B.A. in graphic design from North Park University in 2023. During undergrad, she heard her first call into ministry while working on summer staff at Covenant Point Bible Camp in Iron River, MI.
Hailey has a passion for creativity and cultivating inclusive spaces where everyone can experience God’s unconditional love. In her free time, she enjoys painting, hiking, cycling, playing ultimate frisbee, and being with her kittens, Josie and Francine.
Kathy McKeon | Custodian
custodian@edgebrookcovenant.org
2026 Church Council
- Patty Shepherd | Chair
- Lori Chagdes | Secretary
- Ken McCullah | Treasurer
- Candi Tepke | Deacons
- Dallas Burright | Properties & Facilities
- Laurie Bakken | Spiritual Formation & Discipleship
- Jeff Carlson | Member at Large
- Jennifer Ronan | Member at Large
- Gina Tenglin | Member at Large
- Mary Coleman | Financial Secretary
