Our Staff
Every member in our church is a minister of the good news of Jesus Christ. In fact, the character of our church is defined by how each one of us lives out our relationship with God.
Ed Willis, Senior Pastor
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Pastor Ed is passionate about helping others know God individually, experience God corporately, and glorify Him globally. A retired US Army Chaplain with over 35 years pastoral experience, Pastor Ed and his wife Leanne have three grown children Lindsey, Thomas and Connor and one grandson Mason Keith!
Life verse..."Mephibosheth bowed down and said, "What is your servant, that you should regard a dead dog like me?" (2 Samuel 9:8). This verse reminds me of how much God loves me despite all of my flaws and shortcomings! God's love for us is truly profound! He restores and blesses all who are willing to answer His call unto eternal life through Jesus! |
Bobby Van Kleek, Youth Pastor
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Bobby is passionate to help the next generation of young people come into a relationship with our loving God. He and his wife Cristy have two children, Adriel and Seth. Free time... Backpacking, reading, movies, video games Life verse... "The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want." (Psalm 23:1) |
Greg Denney, Worship Pastor
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Greg has a deep love for leading people to treasure the goodness of Jesus Christ. He and his wife Kelly have two sons, Andrew and Peter.
Free time (beyond music, of course)... Home projects (aka, "tinkering"), basketball, reading, road trips, drinking coffee (aka, "the elixir of life") Life verse... "God made Him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God." (2 Corinthians 5:21) Email |
Ron McNinch, Community Life Pastor
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Ron leads the home group ministry and visitation teams. Ron and his wife Kim have two children, Collin (Sara) and Stephanie (Alex). Free time... Yard & garden, reading, cooking & BBQ, games & popcorn, fishing Life verse... "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control; against such things there is no law." (Galatians 5:22-23) |
McKenzie O'Neil, Children's Ministries Director
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McKenzie is passionate about helping children and their families grow strong in relationship to God through Jesus Christ. She is married to Cameron and they have one daughter, Lilias. Free time... Adventuring, trying new foods, reading, and date nights with Cameron Life verse... "Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love Him." (James 1:12) |
Adela Waldie, Women's Ministries Director
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Adela is a delightful woman of God, devoted in her relationship to Jesus Christ. Adela is married to Jeremy and has three children: Lucas, Sammy and Emma.
Free time... traveling, gardening, reading a good book, RV camping with my family, decorating cakes. Life verse... "For this is what the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel, has said: “In repentance and rest you will be saved, In quietness and trust is your strength.” But you were not willing." (Isaiah 30:16) |
Karen Adams, Office Administrator
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Karen comes to WHCC with a background in higher education administration and is passionate about all things administrative and supporting the various activities of the church body. Karen is married to Bryce and they have one son, Benjamin.
Free time...Cooking/baking, reading theology books, crafts. Life verse..."For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope." (Romans 15:4) |
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