OUR STAFF
We are a group of individuals who are driven about wanting to impact the teens of our communities for the better! All of us feel led by God to use the gifts He has given us. We want not only share the love of Jesus Christ, but to also lead teenagers through tough times in their lives and give them the knowledge on how to overcome life’s obstacles.
Todd rodeffer
Executive Director
bpcyfc@yahoo.com
Hi! I’m Todd Rodeffer and I have the privilege to serve as the Executive Director of Youth for Christ/Western Illinois.
Since joining YFC in 1998, I have seen God do amazing things in the lives of many, many teens and adults in the Macomb and Bushnell area. He has done great things! There are still so many teens and adults that need to hear the life changing message of the gospel and see it lived out in front of them. It’s not up to me to judge but to share the greatest message of all time with those God puts in contact with me.
Each person makes the decision whether to believe or not, but we want to give each teen the opportunity to make an informed decision about the person, works, and teachings of Jesus; all the while, giving them valuable life lessons to help them in difficult situations that occur in life.
JAMES JOHNSON
Macomb Ministry Director
celestrial8@gmail.com
Hello, my name is James. I’ve been on staff as the Macomb Ministry Director since the summer of 2019. I enjoy art, music, disc golf, playing pickle ball at the YMCA, riding dirt bikes, and hanging out with my wife and two boys. I am passionate about sharing my faith with young people.
TIM DOLAN
Macomb Assistant Ministry Director
timdolanjr@gmail.com
Tim is our chapter’s first ever intern, and he has now graduated to being our newest staff person! He started volunteering at YFC in 2023, and we hope he continues to serve God’s Kingdom through YFC for years to come.
He is passionate about sharing Jesus with others, and we are so excited to have him here!
Bill Walker
Associate Development Director & Bushnell Ministry Director
bwalkeryfc@yahoo.com
Hello, my name is Bill Walker. I am the Ministry Director for Bushnell, leading Campus Life for both high school and middle school. I have been on staff sine 2016. I went full-time when I also took on the role of Associate Development Director in July 2023.
Back in January 2012, I trusted Jesus Christ as my savior, and it's been a crazy ride.
I'm a big kid at heart. I have many hobbies, including disc golf, basketball, and video games. I love goofing around, and hanging with teens. I also love ministry, evangelism, and discipleship. I like the study of theology and philosophy, and also creation science is really interesting to me. I love deep conversation and hard questions, as well as my beautiful wife and daughter.
CORA WALKER
Administrative Assistant
contactyfcwi@gmail.com
Hi! My name is Cora, and I love Youth for Christ. I was involved in the programs growing up, I’ve been a volunteer since 2015, and I’ve been on staff since fall 2020.
I grew up in a Christian home, where I gained a strong foundation. I decided to give my life to Jesus Christ, and I am so grateful I did. He is my light, my hope, and my salvation. My path as a follower of Christ has been a little rocky. I’ve strayed from God and then recommitted my life to him a number of times. No person is perfect — which makes God’s love for us even more amazing! Our goal with Youth for Christ is to share that love with every student we meet, with the hope that someday they will accept God’s love and salvation for themselves.
I am excited to be working for YFC, where I can commit more of my life to the expansion of God’s kingdom. I enjoy working in visual mediums like video and photography. In my personal time, I enjoy walking the dog, watering my plants, and hanging out with my husband and daughter.