Adrien Thorne
Lead Pastor
Pastor Adrien Thorne has been serving as the lead pastor of Stone Church since 2019. He graduated from Northpoint Bible College and pastored in Michigan for over 12 years. Pastor Adrien and Kristina were married in 2003, and together they have three daughters: Madelyn, Sophia, and Anna. Kristina works for Cure International, a Christian non-profit organization that owns and operates charitable children’s hospitals around the world!
Contact Pastor Adrien:
pastoradrien@thestonechurch.org
Beth Benda
Worship / Associate Pastor
Pastor Beth Benda joined the team at Stone Church in August of 2022 and serves as the worship and associate pastor. Beth grew up at Stone Church and went on to pastor in other ministries both locally and out of state. Pastor Beth is a passionate, spirit-filled leader who provides Stone Church with a place to grow in worship.
Contact Pastor Beth:
pastorbeth@thestonechurch.org
Mark Brody
Next Gen Pastor
Pastor Mark Brody has served as the NextGen/Youth Pastor at Stone Church since September of 2022. He and his sweet wife Danya grew up at Calvary Church in Naperville, where he served in youth ministry for five years. Pastor Mark has a passion for seeing young people’s lives changed by Christ, and he enjoys finding creative ways to share God’s heart!
Contact Pastor Mark:
pastormark@thestonechurch.org
Michael Dizanni
Children’s Pastor
Pastor Michael Dizanni has attended Stone Church his whole life! He joined the staff in 2019 as the Children’s Ministry Director, and in 2022, he got his credentials and became the full time Children’s Pastor! Michael’s passion is to see children build a strong foundation in Jesus that is unbreakable and unwavering!
Contact Pastor Michael:
michael@thestonechurch.org
Randi Bianchi
Church Administrator
Randi Bianchi joined Stone Church Staff as our church administrator in January of 2023. She grew up in Tennessee, where she met her husband Joshua. They felt called to Stone Church in May of 2022. Randi currently serves in worship and youth ministry at Stone Church, as well as running the office.
Contact Randi:
randi@thestonechurch.org
Our Mission: Kingdom Culture
The mission of Stone Church is making fully devoted Disciples who embody and expand the Kingdom of Jesus Christ. We will do that through encounters with God, by equipping believers, and by engaging our world with the Gospel!
New to Stone Church?
Join our Growth Track class.
If you are new to Stone Church and want to become a member, or you just want to learn more about your new church home, Growth Track is the class for you! This four-week class takes place every other month, with the next one scheduled for April. Join us at 9 am in the conference room each Sunday. Each class will cover different material. You must complete all four weeks of Growth Track to become a member of Stone Church.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are your services like?
Every weekend, you’ll experience powerful worship, a relevant message from the Bible, excellent kids ministry, and of course, a warm welcome from people who care about you!
What about my kids?
Stone Kids is an exciting ministry where your child will learn about Jesus, and their worldview will be shaped around His teachings!
What can I wear?
Wear what you want! You will see people in shorts and flip-flops and you’ll see people dressed like rock stars. Hey, it’s Chicago-land – we just want to meet you!
How long are your services?
Our services are around 90 minutes long.
Service times are:
Sunday at 10 am
Wednesday at 7 pm
– Adult Prayer!
– Royal Rangers and MPact clubs!
Thursdays at 6:30 pm
– Clay Youth service!
What is the church culture at Stone like?
Our church culture is high-energy, engaging, and relaxed! We also boast a pretty intentional community as well.
Do you believe in the active ministry of the Holy Spirit?
Absolutely! We believe according to 1 Corinthians 12 and 14 that the spiritual gifts are still active in the church. You will always leave our services feeling empowered, encouraged, and equipped for whatever you are facing!
Do you have any lingering questions?
Feel free to contact us!