The Village Team

The Village Christian Church
Shorewood Children’s Director

Abbey Akre

Abbey grew up in Lisbon, Illinois, attending West Lisbon Church, where she developed a deep love for Jesus. After graduating from Lincoln Christian University with a degree in spiritual formation, she decided not to pursue vocational ministry.

She nannied and coached in Lincoln for a while before earning a degree in physical therapy as an assistant. She worked as a PTA for a bit before transitioning her current position as an administrative assistant at Newark High School.

She also coaches freshman volleyball at the high school and enjoys spending time with her many nieces and nephews! God called her into ministry, and after some initial hesitation, she has embraced this calling wholeheartedly, ready to be a vessel for what the Lord has in store for Shorewood.

The Village Team

Lead Pastor
Shorewood Community Pastor
Minooka Community Pastor
Coal City Community Pastor
Seneca Community Pastor
Teaching Team Trainer & Speaker
Communications Director
Online Campus Director
Creative Arts Director
Coal City Worship Leader
Seneca Worship Leader
Shorewood Worship Leader
Prayer Pastor
Leadership Resident
Pulse Student’s Pastor
Coal City Pulse Director
Minooka Children’s Pastor
Coal City Children’s Pastor
Seneca Children’s Director
Shorewood Children’s Director
Financial Assistant
Seneca Pulse Co-Director
Connections Leader
Seneca Community Administrator
Coal City Community Administrator
Communications Coordinator
Graphic Designer
Social Media Manager
Facility Manager