Speaker | Valeri Chow Tao | "Serving with Jesus"Valeri is a 3rd generation Chinese American, born in Washington DC. She has called Chicago home for almost 20 years and has lived and worked on every side of the city. Valeri is committed to bear witness to the good news that God has and is making all things new. In addition to her pastoral work, she works in operations at a national nonprofit. Valeri and Mark have two children, who continue to humble and teach them how to be fully alive.

Speaker | Pastor Mark Tao | Series Forward | "God the Provider"

Speaker | Kevin Swanson | New Community Covenant ChurchHe currently serves as the Associate Pastor of Congregational Care. Kevin has served in pastoral ministry for 13 years following 28 years of ministry in foreign missions. He and his wife Linda have been married for 47 years. Kevin’s twin focuses at New Community are strengthening marriages and equipping the church for financial stewardship.

Tiana Coleman is the Associate Pastor at Missio Dei in Uptown, Chicago. She is a recent graduate of North Park Theological Seminary, graduating with a degree in Restorative Justice Ministries. Tiana and her husband Dave are parents to two wonderful teenagers. Baking is her love language. Tiana is also deeply committed to justice, reconciliation, and the flourishing of all human beings.

Forward series | Home is where God is

We had a great opportunity to hear from our RCity CDC family about how they are experiencing God in West Humboldt Park. Executive Director, Charnesha Collier and RCity staff, Lance Harris and Kayla Ingram will be with us for a special panel conversation. We will have a chance to hear more about the history of RCity and opportunities for continued engagement and partnership.

New series Forward | Genesis 3:8-9

Romans | Romanos 10: 1

Grounded Series Conclusion | "Diamonds are forever"

Sharing Jesus in a world online

Dean and Vice President of Church Relations | North Park Theological Seminary

Philippians 1:27–2:11