Staff

Lead Pastor - Chris McMillan

Pastor Chris McMillan is a voice for a new generation of believers committed to making Jesus famous throughout the earth.  He is passionate about the potential of the local church to change the world and is known for a ministry that imparts practical biblical principles that equip people to live successful Christian lives.  His life goal is to enjoy his family, build and lead an irresistible church, travel widely, laugh often and finish well.  Pastor Chris has been married to his best friend and the love of his life Allison for 16 years and is the proud father of two amazing children Nathan and Carissa.

Pastor Chris has served in church ministry for 16 years with the last seven as Senior Pastor of First Assembly of God Church in Laurel, Maryland.   His love for people and missions has taken him around the world where he has ministered in places such as Ecuador, Mexico, Chile and Nigeria.  He is an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God and holds a Bachelor of Theology degree from Vintage Bible College in Winston-Salem, NC.   His hobbies include sports, reading, traveling, spending time with family and rooting for his beloved North Carolina Tarheels.

Associate Pastor - Rod Wilkening

Pastor Rod Wilkening came on staff at Lifehouse in January 2008 after many years of volunteering at the church. He is excited to see what God is doing in the lives of people here at Lifehouse and loves the potential that we have to reach the Baltimore-Washington cooridor. He has a heart for worship and is passionate about people understanding what it truly means to love God with all your heart, mind, soul and strength. After working in the Information Technologies field for 12 years, he is excited to see what technology can do to advance the gospel here at Lifehouse.

Pastor Rod has been married to his beuatiful wife Erica for seven years and has one awesome son, Christian. He is currently pursuing credential through the Assemblies of God and loves being a lead worshipper at lifehouse and the opportunities to share the truth and revelation that comes from God's Word. Pastor Rod loves all sports and is a particular fan of the University of Maryland basketball and football teams and loves Mixed Martial Arts.