What kind of saint?
Our dream for this church began with a question: What kind of saints is the Church forming today?
Our concern is that the pressures of our age are shaping Christians more than the way of Jesus. We are too easily formed into consumers rather than disciples.
Yet to look back at the saints of old remind us of a beautiful tension at the heart of the gospel.
In Christ, we are already saints. Holiness is not an achievement to earn, but a gift to receive.
And yet saints are also set apart. Jesus forms a distinct people, reshaping our hearts, reordering our loves, and teaching us a new way of life until we become the community his life, death, and resurrection created.
Saint Church exists to recover this ancient vision:
What if we became saints together?
We are a team of dreamers and pastors, exploring the ancient-future faith of Jesus.
Who we are
Jenna & John Perrine
have lived in and loved Chicago for the past eighteen years. John holds his Doctorate of Theology and Ministry from Durham University while Jenna holds her Masters in Mental Health Therapy and works in creative and experiential strategy. Their two kids Hazel and Hayden are their joy.
Sandra & Dan Lee
live in Evanston with their delightful son Noah. Dan is a seasoned pastor with a background in church planting and holds a ThM from Liberty University while Sandra works as Speech and Language Pathologist.
George Ellzey Jr.
is a filmmaker from the South Side who is passionate about prayer, the church, and loves bringing to life black stories exploring gender, trauma, and conflict.
Leigh & Chris Mackenzie
live in Lincoln Park and love post-punk rock and Steppenwolf shows. Leigh is an author and teaching pastor while Chris has worked in wealth management.
Joseph Strom
is a civil rights lawyer in Chicago whose passion is advocating for local advocacy and incarnated love.
Become part of the story
Saint Church is just beginning. Follow the journey with occasional updates, reflections, and invitations to gather.