Steve Haney, Lead Pastor
Steve Haney grew up in the Wenatchee Valley and was radically saved as a teenager. He felt the Lord calling him to become a youth pastor in the Wenatchee Valley, and to that end he was Christ Center’s Youth Pastor from 1991-2012. Steve loves to see former students championing the Gospel in their spheres of influence. In 2012 Steve became the lead pastor at Christ Center. His heart is to reach people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ and to nurture their growth in Him. He loves hiking, running, soccer, racquetball and good Thai Food!
“For I, the Lord your God, will hold your right hand, Saying to you, ‘Fear not, I will help you.’ “
Isaiah 41:13
“For I, the Lord your God, will hold your right hand, Saying to you, ‘Fear not, I will help you.’ “
Isaiah 41:13
Steffanie Haney, Director of Adult Discipleship
Hi, I’m Steffanie and I am entrusted with the responsibility of adult discipleship at Christ Center. That’s a fancy way of saying I get to facilitate all of us adults learning to authentically follow Jesus. I love my family, coffee and chocolate. I came to know Jesus through the Sunday morning church experience and am passionate about continuing to follow this encouragement from the book of Hebrews in the Bible.
“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another- and all the more as you see the day approaching.”
Hebrews 12:12
“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another- and all the more as you see the day approaching.”
Hebrews 12:12
Joyce Williams, Pastor of Congregational Care
Joyce Williams serves on the Discipleship Team as Pastor of Congregational Care, providing prayer, encouragement, and support for the Christ Center family, as well as leading a Bible study, teaching membership classes, and coordinating weddings and memorial services.
“What a wonderful God we have—He is the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Source of every mercy, and the One who so wonderfully comforts and strengthens us in our hardships and trials.”
2 Corinthians 1:3-4
“What a wonderful God we have—He is the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Source of every mercy, and the One who so wonderfully comforts and strengthens us in our hardships and trials.”
2 Corinthians 1:3-4
Steve & Tara Thomas, Directors of Student Ministry
Steve and Tara Thomas met in a high school youth group. They continued to serve in youth ministry for a few years then Steve went on to become a teaching pastor
at a church in Oregon. They have been delighted to serve as our interim directors of youth ministry this year. Steve has been teaching and working with the teaching team while Tara has been organizing the MDWK (midweek) volunteer coordination and events each week. They love working with youth and providing a way for them to connect to Jesus in community
at a church in Oregon. They have been delighted to serve as our interim directors of youth ministry this year. Steve has been teaching and working with the teaching team while Tara has been organizing the MDWK (midweek) volunteer coordination and events each week. They love working with youth and providing a way for them to connect to Jesus in community
Taylor Sweigard, Director of Kids' Ministry
My husband and I both grew up in Cashmere and are now raising our two kiddos here. I have fond memories of attending church and Vacation Bible School as a child with my mom and aunt as leaders in children's ministry. Now that I am a mother, I value and understand the importance of discipling our children to have love for and faith in God. I am so honored and excited to serve Jesus through kids' ministry here at Christ Center, supporting parents and caregivers in their roles as well as loving on the students that walk through our doors. My family loves to spend time outside riding bikes, hiking and playing sports. I also love to read whenever I get the chance!
"Let me hear in the morning of your steadfast love, for in you I trust. Make me know the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul." Psalm 143:8
"Let me hear in the morning of your steadfast love, for in you I trust. Make me know the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul." Psalm 143:8