Leadership Team & Staff

Kara Deal

Children’s Ministry Director

VanChurch has been a home for Kara through many different seasons of life. She grew up at this congregation and as an adult has helped with Mission Trips and Women’s Retreats even before her and her family came to be members here in the spring of 2021. Kara is married to Luke and they have four children. Kara enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, kayaking, fussing over her puppy and being involved with Revive Ministries Women’s events.

Christina Hill

Community Groups Minister & Bright Beginnings Preschool Director

Though relatively new to our staff (starting in May of 2015), Christina is not new to VanChurch. She has been attending here her whole life. She is married to Ben, and they have three boys (Benjamin, Caden, and Nathan).

Christina’s interests include Crossfit, fishing, camping, and spending time with her family.

Shepherding Couples

Support Staff

Cynthia Knapp – Facilities Manager
Paula Hawthorne – Finance Assistant
Cherry Wilson – Office Secretary
Laura Albrecht – Office Secretary