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.
KAREN JOHNSON
Macomb Site Director
karenjohnson3087@gmail.com
Karen Johnson is our newest staff member, starting her time with us on July 1, 2026, and has always managed to be both the kid who never quite grew up and the one who was perpetually the “mom” friend—a combination that made youth ministry a rather inevitable calling.
For the better part of two decades, Karen and her husband Jonathan, have worked with students, families, churches, and nonprofit organizations, developing curriculum, leading teams, planning events and retreats, mentoring young people, and helping students figure out how their faith connects with everyday life.
At heart, Karen loves bringing together faith, creativity, learning, and a healthy dose of chaos. She is happiest when she is creating something, telling a good story, helping young people discover who they are in Christ, or making sure everyone is in possession of an adequate number of spoons.
Bill Walker
Ministry Director/Bushnell Site 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.
Rich Barnett
Accounting Specialist / Associate Development Director
yfcdevdirector@4hisservice.com
Rich has been with us since June of 2022 when he volunteered to become our bookkeeper. He has served in this role ever since and recently agreed to come on staff as our development director, a role we needed filled as we continue to grow and expand. This includes working closely with staff to organize and to seek out new opportunities to fund the ministry through grants, and donor development.
Rich is a pastor and church planter and is currently planting a new church in Bushnell. With his technological and ministry background, he has been, and will continue to be a great resource for our office.