Marc Abbatacola

Campus Pastor, Family Ministries How I came into a relationship with Jesus Christ
We moved to a new house, three doors down from a church. The Pastor came to our house and invited my brothers and me to AWANA. That became our church home. When I was 9-years old I received Christ one Sunday night after an invitation from that same Pastor. I was baptized when I was 11.

How I came to Harvest
I was called to ministry in 1991 when I got out of the military. So we served in some way with young people, whether in Junior High in the early days of Harvest or later in the Children's Ministry. The Lord opened the door to vocational ministry in 2008, when I was asked to join the Elgin staff.

What I do at Harvest
I oversee Family Ministries at the Elgin Campus as well as Harvest Christian Academy. I also serve on the Ministry Leadership Team.

Why I do what I do
I love the energy and enthusiasm that young people bring to worship and discipleship.

Born in 1964
Birthplace Berwyn, IL
At Harvest since 1994
On staff since March 2008
Previous work American Airlines, United Airlines, USAF
Favorite verse Matthew 7:13-14
Married to Jennifer since 1992
Children Lilli, Paige, Tommy, Sophie
Contact me at @marcabbatacola on Twitter.

(847) 398-7005 ext. 3228