Leadership

Our Elders

The elders/pastors of the church shepherd and lead the congregation by teaching the Word, praying for the people, and overseeing the affairs of the church. They are responsible to hold to sound doctrine and rebuke those who contradict it. (1 Timothy 3; Titus 1; 1 Peter 5:1-2).

Tony Doppke

Lead Pastor/Elder

Tony was raised in Lake Zurich, IL, and, by God’s grace, came to know Christ at the age of 19. He is joyfully married to his wife, Dianne, and together they have been blessed with two children (Zoe and Zeke). Tony earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Trinity International University and is currently pursuing his Master of Divinity at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, further equipping himself for faithful gospel ministry. Since 2021, he has served as the main preaching pastor at Calvary. He enjoys specialty coffee, fishing, and spending time with his family.

Scott Ballance

Associate Pastor/Elder

Scott was raised in West Chicago, IL, and, by God’s grace, came to saving faith in Jesus at the age of 20. He is joyfully married to his wife, Paula, and together they have been blessed with six children (Laura, Amy, Melinda, Daniel, Jon, James). For over 35 years, Scott has owned and operated a custom woodworking business, faithfully serving the Chicagoland area with his craftsmanship. He has been a pastor at Calvary since 2009.

Michael Drew

Worship Pastor/Elder

Michael was raised in a Christian home in Elgin, IL, and, by God’s grace, came to know Christ in his youth. He is joyfully married to his wife, Mandy, and together they have been blessed with two children, Ezra and Charlotte. A musician by trade, Michael serves as an instructor, live performer, and audio engineer, using his gifts to create and shape music. In addition to his professional work, he is deeply committed to the ministry of the local church, serving as the Worship Pastor at Calvary. Michael has been a member at Calvary since 2021.

Dave De Haan

Elder

Dave grew up in Grand Rapids, MI, where, as a young first-grader, he heard the gospel at the Christian school he attended and, by God’s grace, placed his trust in Christ. Since 1992, he has been joyfully married to his wife, Micki, and together they have been blessed with five children and three grandchildren. After working in the family business, he responded to the call to gospel ministry. For more than 15 years, he faithfully served local churches in the Chicagoland area in a variety of roles, from pastor of single adults to church planter. In 2018, his deep passion for God’s Word and his heart for equipping pastors led him to join WordPartners, where he now serves the global church by strengthening and encouraging pastors, equipping them to study Scripture faithfully and preach expositionally.

Mark Steffen

Elder

Mark grew up in Elgin, IL. At the age of 29 he found grace to believe and receive salvation through Christ Jesus. He is joyfully married to his wife, Barb, and together they have been blessed with four adult children, thirteen grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter. Mark initially worked as an auto technician for seven years before transitioning to a career in plumbing and pipefitting, from which he retired after 38 years of diligent service. Over the years, he has faithfully served Calvary and several other churches as a deacon and Sunday School teacher, using his gifts to strengthen and encourage the body of Christ.

Dave Streich

Elder

Dave was raised in Elk Grove Village, IL. In early 1988, by God’s grace, he was born again and came to saving faith in Christ Jesus. He is joyfully married to Terri Lynn and they have three children, (Brent, Karianne, and Dan), plus five grandchildren, (Lily, Joel, Anna, Sienna, and Holland). Dave is National Sales Manager for Wieland Chase, which is a brass rod, forging, and ingot manufacturer in Ohio. He has been with Wieland Chase for over 28 years. In addition to his career, he has devoted himself to the service of Christ’s church, previously serving as both a deacon and elder in several churches throughout the Elgin area.

Our Deacons

At Calvary, deacons serve the church by meeting physical needs, promoting unity, and supporting the ministry of the Word. The biblical role of deacons is to take care of the physical and logistical needs of the church so that the pastors/elders can concentrate on their primary calling. The biblical qualifications of a deacon are nearly identical to the elders, minus teaching and preaching (1 Timothy 3:8-13).