Meet our pastors and staff
Who are we? We are your neighbors. We are community members. We are your brothers and sisters in Christ. We lead worship and ministries here at HCL, and everything we do as faith leaders is geared towards sharing God’s love with you, your family, and our local and global communities to drive our mission forward and make a difference in the world for Christ. Click each picture for bios and contact information.
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Leon Jameson - Executive Pastor
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Todd Liefer - Associate Pastor Adult Discipleship
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Christian Wood - Associate Pastor Global & Local Missions
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Chad Kogutkiewicz - Principal/Associate Pastor
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Crissy Peterson - Assistant Principal
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Christa Bauer - Childcare Coordinator
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Noah Bauer - Director of Youth Ministry
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Julie Berquist - IT Coordinator
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Rebecca Buscher - Children's Ministry Assistant
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Julie Crowe - Children's Ministry & Confirmation Administrative Assistant/Wedding & Baptism Coordinator/Facilities Scheduling
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Bethany Dillon - Director of NextGen Ministry
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Beth Dreher - Sanctuary Screens Creator
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Nicole Elkin - Decorating Coordinator/Wedding Assistant
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Steven Engstrand - Buildings and Grounds
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Carol Fedewa - Communications Coordinator, Discipleship Coordinator
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Jill Felch - Chief Operating Officer
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Janel Francis - Receptionist
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Emma Heimerl - Childcare Coordinator
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Teresa Heise - Executive Assistant to Pastor Leon Jameson
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Gina Herman - Hospitality/Fellowship
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Tammy Herro - Servanthood Coordinator
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Cheri Huffer-Alt - Administrative Assistant
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Wayne Kestner - New Member Assistant
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Bob Kilps - Buildings and Grounds
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Colleen Krueger - Receptionist
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Riitta Kulinski - Discipleship Music Director
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Rebecca Kurkowski - Accounts Receivable
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Kelly Liefer - NextGen Associate
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Karyn Mazza - Receptionist
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Joanna Neff - Communications Manager
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Jana Petersen - Director of Music Ministry
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Trevor Powers - Technical Director
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Sarah Pundsack - Administrative Assistant - Congregational Care & Mission
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Jim Rodgers - Buildings & Grounds Supervisor
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Melanie Roberts - Payroll/Benefits Specialist
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Susan Schrom - IT Coordinator
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Kevin Stoll - Stewardship & Development
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Deb Wagenecht - Worship Coordinator/Security Coordinator
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Jill Weltzien - Chief Financial Officer
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Michael Wright - Buildings and Grounds