Eric Livingston: Pastor

Eric has served as Regional/State Pastor since 2009 after 22 years at Shorewood Church of God, Eric’s heart beats for church growth and community impact. His belief in the power of healthy leadership reflects in his dedication to mentor pastors and church leaders. As a certified emotional intelligence coach and co-author to material on Emotional Intelligence and healthy leadership, he continually guides individuals towards effective leadership. Away from pastoral duties, he cherishes family time with his wife, Lisa, their daughters, and five grandchildren. A musician, worship leader, speaker, and most loved, a “Pa-pa”, Eric’s journey is one of faith, leadership, and love.

Kayla Haug: Leadership Focus Administrator

Kayla has served with Illinois Ministries since 2020 as the Leadership Focus Administrator, helping guide and support candidates through the Church of God credentialing process. She is also currently completing Leadership Focus as she pursues her own ministerial credentials.

Outside of Illinois Ministries, Kayla works as a Staff Development Coordinator for Residential Hospice. She and her husband, Cody, have three children and attend WatersEdge Church of God in Shorewood, where Kayla serves as Director of Student Ministries.

Email: Kayla@IllinoisMinistries.org

Fred Wright: Credential Chair

Pastor Fred is the Lead Pastor at Word Of Faith Ministries of the Church of God in Fairview Heights Church of God.  He has served as Credentials Chair for a number of years as well as a member of the National Credentialing Board of the Church of God.  Pastor Fred is married to Michelle and has four children and two grandchildren.  He and Michelle operate a Michelle’s Academy, a daycare in the East St Louis Region with exemplary service and management.  They have a dynamic marriage ministry and Michelle enjoys watching Fred golf (a lot).