Our Members
Pastor Vito & Rachel LoCascio
She was English. He was Italian. Click here to read the rest of the story.
Hannah Billingsley
Hannah visited The Orchard in the spring of 2011, and then moved to Wheaton upon gradation in May. Never without a camera, Hannah plays the part as the church scribe and media consultant.
The Byers Family
Brian & Krista Byers, along with their two children, Shiloh and Gigi, came to The Orchard in winter of 2011 after pastoring in Chicagoland for nearly five years. Brian & Krista truly have a heart to serve and minister. Their willingness and competence makes them a dynamic duo at The Orchard, and God has already done great things through their ministry!
Where you might spot Brian & Krista on any given Sunday:
Brian: preaching the Word, teaching Sunday School, leading in preservice prayer, playing the drums, giving the Inspiration
Krista: teaching Sunday School, leading in preservice prayer, giving the Inspiration
The Liberio Family
Armando and Betsy moved to the Orchard in summer of 2011. Armando and Betsy have already proven to be such a blessing at The Orchard. Their sincerity and love for God is reflected by their kind words and actions.
Where you might spot Armando & Betsy on any given Sunday:
Armando: greeting at the door, leading in preservice prayer, giving the Inspiration, leading worship on the piano
Betsy: teaching Sunday School, preparing the fellowship hall for post-service dinner
Ashley Stewart
After accepting a burden for home missions in July of 2009, Ashley moved from Oakwood, GA to Wheaton in July of the following year. Ashley uses her anointing and gifts to lead The Orchard in dynamic worship. She is also a licensed minister with the United Pentecostal Church allowing her to minister to churches all around the country.
The Barlar Family
John & Sharenda Barlar, along with their two daughters, Claire and Caroline, came to The Orchard in fall of 2010. John & Sharenda have both proven to be passionate, anointed speakers. Their life experiences and faithful walk with God enables them to minister effectively and purposefully. John and Sharenda recently started the Titus 2 Family Project - an incredibly designed program which promotes the concept of the older teaching the younger.
Where you might spot John & Sharenda on any given Sunday:
John: greeting at the door, leading in preservice prayer, giving the Inspiration
Sharenda: leading worship on the piano, teaching Sunday School, playing the drums, giving the Inspiration
The Dilworth Family
Jerry and Karen Dilworth came to The Orchard in spring of 2011. Jerry and Karen are two incredibly hard-working people and look for ways to serve and help whenever the opportunity arrives. Their ability to put people at ease and welcomed makes the Dilworths a treasured asset at The Orchard.
Where you might spot Jerry & Karen on any given Sunday:
Jerry: greeting at the door
Karen: preparing the fellowship hall for post-service dinner