Chris McElwee

Executive Pastor in Chicago, IL

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My passion is helping people find Jesus and helping them to make a kingdom impact.

My strengths are leadership, strategy, ideas, and team building.

I am a natural networker. I love to lead and I am at my best when I am on a team. I have an entrepreneurial spirit. I love to start, build and expand on opportunities.

I currently serve as the Executive Pastor of Ministry at Wheaton Bible Church. I lead a great Senior Leadership Team and work with talented leaders at every level.

Strength Finders:
1. Connectedness
People who are especially talented in the Connectedness theme have faith in the links between all things. They believe there are few coincidences and that almost every event has a reason.
2. Belief
People who are especially talented in the Belief theme have certain core values that are unchanging. Out of these values emerges a defined purpose for their life.
3. Individualization
People who are especially talented in the Individualization theme are intrigued with the unique qualities of each person. They have a gift for figuring out how people who are different can work together productively.
4. Ideation
People who are especially talented in the Ideation theme are fascinated by ideas. They are able to find connections between seemingly disparate phenomena.
5. Strategic
People who are especially talented in the Strategic theme create alternative ways to proceed. Faced with any given scenario, they can quickly spot the relevant patterns and issues.
6. Arranger
People who are especially talented in the Arranger theme can organize, but they also have a flexibility that complements this ability. They like to figure out how all of the pieces and resources can be arranged for maximum productivity.
7. Maximizer
People who are especially talented in the Maximizer theme focus on strengths as a way to stimulate personal and group excellence. They seek to transform something strong into something superb.
8. Woo
9. Responsibility
10. Adaptability

  • Education
    • Talbot School of Theology
    • California State University, Chico