Leadership
Executive Director — Chris Langkamp
Chris left his job as an accountant, after a season of prayer and fasting lead him to missionary work. “I distinctly heard the Lord say, ‘If you want to know me, you’ll minister to the least of my brethren,’” he says.
Langkamp began distributing tracts and was soon providing blankets and support to the needy on the West Side of Chicago. After a couple of years, Lampstand Ministries was founded in July, 1997. Chris and his wife, Naomi serve together in ministry and are parents of 6 children; Linda 20, Ruth 19, Gary 16, Caleb 14, Elijah 11, and Katherine 7.
Lampstand Ministries is supported by a board of community and business leaders that help shape the direction of the ministry. We are grateful for their support and wisdom!
Board Members
| Board Member | Role | Board Member | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Tameling SET Environmental VP of Operations Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church |
President | Brandon Van Dyke Darwill CEO First Presbyterian Church - Glen Ellyn |
Vice President |
| Ben Cremer NAI Hiffman Senior Vice President Christ's Church of Oakbrook |
Secretary | Steven DeBoer The WRM Companies VP of Finance Faith CRC – Elmhurst |
Treasurer |
| Justin Hoogendoorn Piper, Jaffrey Managing Director Calvary Memorial Church – Oak Park |
Cal Tameling | ||
| Robert Keizer | Kevin Kiefer SET Environmental Manager of Corporate Development Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church |
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| Jim Leonard |