Rev. Robin Cho

Senior Pastor

Robin has been with WPC since September 2020. He was then installed as the Senior Pastor in September 2021. He’ll be the primary preacher, provide vision for the church, and, along with the Session, shepherd God’s people. Robin was born in Chicago but mostly grew up just outside of Washington D.C. Previously, Robin was an urban church planter/pastor in Chicago from 2012-2019. He has pastored for the last twelve years in Chicagoland and Pennsylvania, and also spent a fruitful internship in 2010 at the historic Tenth Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Philadelphia.

Robin grew up in the church but only really began to truly grasp and accept the Gospel until his mid-20s. His life changed when learning about the doctrines of grace and believing that he was saved by grace alone, through faith alone, and in Christ alone. Robin enjoys long bike rides next to Lake Michigan, board games, Chicago sports, reading reformed theology and world history, and good food.

M.Div. Trinity Evangelical Divinity School '09.

To contact Robin, please reach him at his email.

Jonathan Gilley

Director of Music and Outreach

As the Director of Music and Outreach, Jonathan is passionate about the Centrality of the Gospel in our lives and in our worship. Jonathan first directed the worship at Redeemer Presbyterian Church (PCA) in NYC, having been actively involved in crafting its worship and music since its inception in 1989. In similar roles, he helped plant The Village Church (PCA) - Redeemer's first daughter church in Greenwich Village, City Church of San Francisco (PCA), Redeemer Westside (PCA), Grace Presbyterian Church of the North Shore (PCA), and Holy Trinity Church. He has composed countless new songs for worship, as well as other musical works from vocal art song to pieces for jazz quintet. As a jazz bassist, he has performed and recorded extensively in NYC, SF, Chicago, and worldwide. Jonathan earned his Bachelor's degree at The Eastman School of Music, his Master's degree at the Manhattan School of Music, and has been an ordained Ruling Elder in the Presbyterian Church in America since 1996. Jonathan has also been in demand as a speaker, leading seminars on the power of the Centrality of the Gospel in corporate worship.

To contact Jonathan, please reach him at his email.

Lauren Holmer

Executive administrator

Lauren Holmer began attending Westminster in May 2020 after she married longtime member Nick Holmer and moved from Pennsylvania to the Illinois area. She became an official member of the church in January 2021 and has enjoyed the community at Westminster and being involved with the music ministry. 

Lauren holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Music from Grove City College and has a background in coordinating and communications. She is excited to be able to serve the Lord and the Church in providing administrative and organizational assistance to the church as the Office Administrator.

To contact Lauren, please reach her at her email.

Stacey Purdy

Children’s Ministry

Stacey Purdy was born and raised in Elgin, IL. She has served in various children's ministries over the years as well as served among refugee families in the Chicagoland area. Stacey earned a bachelor's degree from Moody Bible Institute and her master's degree from Union University.

She was an elementary school teacher, instructional coach, and recruiter in Memphis, TN for nine years during which time she moved back to Elgin.

Stacey is married to Chris and is mother to three amazing children, Elijah, Jack, and Audrey.

To contact Stacey, please reach her at her email.

Alison Truss

Digital Content Manager

To contact Alison, please reach her at her email.