Bonnie McMaken

Pastor Bonnie McMaken is the arts and communication pastor at City of Light. She loves the way that honest art, music, and beauty can lead us into life-transforming encounters with Jesus. She graduated from Wheaton College in 2007 with a degree in Christian Formation and minor in music. Prior to serving as the Worship Pastor at City of Light, Bonnie has worked as a writer, marketer, and editor in the non-profit sector.

They have four children: Nora, Finn, Gus, and Wells and live in a 101 year-old home a few blocks from downtown Aurora. In their spare time, they enjoy writing and performing music, large Sabbath breakfasts, and exploring the banks of the Fox River.