Welcome to EEFC!

With open arms, we invite you to join us as we seek to glorify God in all we do. Our mission is to impact our world for Jesus Christ by loving God, loving people, and making disciples.

We welcome all guests with a spirit of loving friendship. Please join us for a Sunday service or one of our many group activities, such as Adult Bible Fellowship or our men’s, women’s or youth Bible studies.

Be sure to stop by the Welcome Center located at our main entrance where we can greet you in person and answer any questions you may have.

Elliott Anderson, Senior Pastor

Elliott Anderson's path to pastoral ministry is unusually diverse. He has served the Lord in many different ministries over the last fifteen years, most with Judson University (Elgin) where he most recently served as Vice President of Student Development. His previous roles included counselor, resident director, teacher, and coach. His primary passion is Jesus Christ and the love and care of God’s people. A book authored by Pastor Elliott, “Answers in Abundance: A Miraculous Adoption Journey as Told from a Father's Heart” was recently published by Morgan James Publishing and addresses the many issues faced by Christian couples wrestling with infertility. Elliott recently appeared as a guest on Mark Elfstrand's Morning Ride program on Moody Radio. The interview, with feature host Julie Roys, is available in two parts on the Moody Radio Chicago website: Part 1 | Part 2.

Elliott holds certificates in counseling, an MA from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and was ordained in 2004. Elliott and his wife, Angie, have four children and reside in Elgin.

Warren Anderson, Worship Pastor

Warren Anderson became the first-ever Worship Pastor at Elgin Evangelical Free Church in the fall of 2006. He has served several churches over the past 30 years in various part-time capacities, including worship leader and director of adult choirs, children's choirs, and instrumental ensembles. Warren brings this experience and a passion to see the Body of Christ use its creative and artistic giftedness to advance the Kingdom to his ministry at EEFC.

Warren's weekly endeavors include serving as Dean of the Chapel and lecturer in communication arts and worship arts at Judson University. He also is a columnist and editorial board member of Worship Leader magazine.

Warren and his wife Lea have two teenage children, Amie and Austin.

Mark Kato, Associate Pastor

Mark Kato serves as Associate Pastor to Youth and Families. Mark is a native of Chicago. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Moody Bible Institute and has served as Youth pastor in schools and churches in Illinois, Wisconsin and Niger, West Africa. His talents have also led him into worship music performance and serving in athletics coaching. As part of his Youth leadership and pastoring to families, he oversees Christian Education at our church. Mark and his wife, Cathy, live in Pingree Grove and have two children.