Our Team

LEAD PASTOR

Chris Clark

Teaching | Vision | Management

Chris is a 2005 graduate of Evangel University, and has been in full-time church ministry for 20 years. He and his wife, Natasha joined the North Parkway team in 2022 and have 4 kids (but no pets, because, you know, allergies and stuff). 

Chris is passionate about bringing the sometimes-complicated world of theology out of the clouds and into everyday life.

Amateur "tech guy"
Dallas Cowboys fan
Dancing skills

NEXTGEN PASTOR

Shad Springer

Kids | Jr High | Sr High

Shad has been part of the North Parkway family since 2012, and received his ministry license in 2020.  He and his wife, Molly, are excited to teach and mentor young people of all ages.

Shad’s goal in ministry is to see kids and students take their faith outside the walls of the church and into every part of their lives.

Disc Golf Aficionado
Hat Fashion Expert
Slappa da Bass

MUSIC PASTOR

Patrick Thies

Kids, Student, & Adult Worship Teams

Patrick has been part of the North Parkway family for years, and officially joined the team in 2025. He and his wife, Mallory, are parents of three.

Patrick’s goal is to inspire people to authentic, energetic praise as they encounter God through music.

Planet Shaker Enjoyer
Packers Fan
3D Printing Wizard

DAYCARE DIRECTOR

Carrie Quatto

King's Kids Daycare Director

Carrie has been with King’s Kids for over a decade, both as a teacher and a director. She oversees one of the highest-regarded early childhood learning centers in the greater Peoria region, and consistently earns high marks for her organizational acumen and people skills.

80's Music Knowledge
Comic Con Superfan
Aren't these skill bars fun?

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