Asa App grew up in Mexico where his parents are involved in missions work. He met his wife Elizabeth in high school and both of them went on to receive their degrees from Moody Bible Institute, and have now been married for 32 years.  He is currently Lead Pastor at New Life Norwood Park and has served on staff in many different roles including worship leading, youth ministry, raising up a marriage mentoring ministry, mentoring dozens of young leaders, and most recently been involved in church planting with New Life Community Church.  Asa and Elizabeth live on the Northwest side of Chicago and have four adult children.