Pastor David Tinberg
Senior pastor
Pastor David Tinberg has been the Senior Pastor at Christian Life Center for over 30 years. He studied at Central Bible College and the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary in Springfield, Mo. Pastor Dave founded Christian Life Center in 1984. He and his wife, Cindy, have raised three children, Leah, Matthew, and Seth. He and Cindy reside in Berwyn and enjoy spending time at their farm in Southern Illinois.
Pastor Dave is a beekeeper and an active outdoors-man enjoying hunting, fishing and hiking.
Pastor Matthew Tinberg
Associate pastor
Pastor Matthew Tinberg is our Associate Pastor and Worship Leader at Christian Life Center. He also is a full-time firefighter and paramedic, where he has served those in need for over sixteen years. Pastor Matthew has a heart and passion for preaching the Word of God and leading people into God’s presence during worship.
Pastor Matthew was called into Youth Ministry in 2008 and became the Youth Pastor in 2011, where he served for seven years. Pastor Matthew and his wife Stacy have one daughter, Natasha Brniak.
Pastor Matthew enjoys spending time with his family, outdoor activities, and off-roading trips.l.
Pastor Joshua Brniak
Children’s pastor
Pastor Josh Brniak is our Children’s Pastor. He and his wife, Mary, have four children Noah, Lukas, Nathan, and Jordyn, and live in Berwyn. Josh has worked with the children of Christian Life Center since 2001 and was called into full time ministry in 2013. Josh has a passion to impact the lives of the children of CLC and the Berwyn community through teaching the truths of Jesus, His plan of salvation, and empowering kids to encounter Jesus through meaningful worship, powerful bible lessons, and real life-changing experiences with the Holy Spirit.
Josh also loves the Chicago White Sox, music, and spending quality time with his family.
Pastor Jacob Brniak
Youth pastor
Pastor Jacob Brniak is the youth pastor at Christian Life Center, ministering to middle and high school students. He and his wife, Natasha Brniak, live in Oakbrook Terrace, IL. Natasha is also the director of our Pre-K classroom. Jacob is a full-time Project Engineer and devotes his time to volunteering at Riverside-Brookfield Younglife, where Natasha is a full-time staff member.
Jacob loves watching the Bulls and White Sox, playing video games, and traveling with his wife, Natasha.
