
Kyle Christopherson
Lead Pastor
Kyle joined the staff as Associate Pastor in 2017. Then took on the lead pastor role in the summer of 2023. He works with the elders and staff to make sure every person at HAC has the opportunity to hear about Jesus and discover the joy of giving their life to Him. Kyle loves getting to know new people and helping them take the next step in their faith, wherever they're coming from. Whether you're here for Sunday worship, Wednesday night ministries, or a special event, odds are Kyle is close by. It doesn't matter to him whether he's up front preaching, behind the scenes training, or learning in an adult class, he's just happy to be a part of whatever God's Spirit is doing in people.

Mario Register
Connections Pastor
Mario connects people to the life of the church! Whether you are a first-time visitor or a long-time attendee, Mario wants everyone who attends HAC to discover a place of genuine community and belonging. Through his own experience, Mario has found that belonging exists only through opportunities for friendship and vulnerability. We foster those things in many ways here at HAC, through Small Groups, church events, and serving alongside one another with the common goal of bringing the Gospel to our community. Mario loves meeting new people, building friendships, and growing people through discipleship. He has been on staff here at Hawley Alliance Church since 2024.

Elijah Morris
Youth Pastor
Elijah focuses on Youth Ministry and spends his time connecting with students and helping them know God loves them, no matter where they are in their faith journey. He is passionate about meeting students where they are and making them feel like they belong. Elijah loves getting to know people, whether that be during Sunday Service, Wednesday Night Youth, or at a local sporting event. He is excited to be here at HAC and looks forward to doing whatever the Lord calls him to do. Elijah has been on staff at Hawley Alliance Church since 2025.

Kaela Muscatell
Children's Ministry Director
Reaching children with the Gospel of Christ is vital to our ministry here at HAC. Kaela partners with volunteers in our children's ministries, Children's Sunday School, Nursery, AWANA, and others, to create age-appropriate programs that align with our church's beliefs and mission and encourage spiritual development and a love of God.
Kaela and her husband, Case, have four boys and serve in other church ministries. Kaela has been on staff at Hawley Alliance Church since 2024.
Kaela and her husband, Case, have four boys and serve in other church ministries. Kaela has been on staff at Hawley Alliance Church since 2024.

Laura Halvorson
Creative Communications
Laura has served in many roles in our HAC office and can help with almost anything you need. Her main tasks these days include creating graphics for posters and slides used to communicate information about our events and activities. She also uses the graphics to post our events on Facebook and keep our HAC website and HAC app up to date. Laura and her husband, Chancey, have two children and volunteer in various church ministries.

Elizabeth Norton
Administrative Assistance
Elizabeth is usually the first face you'll see in the HAC office, and she always has a smile to share with you. While she handles a variety of day-to-day tasks, her primary responsibilities include editing and printing the bulletin and prayer sheet each week, responding to emails, and answering the phone.
Elizabeth and her husband Micah have two daughters, Eden and Elysium (Eli), and enjoy being active in several of our church ministries.
Elizabeth and her husband Micah have two daughters, Eden and Elysium (Eli), and enjoy being active in several of our church ministries.

Connie Janke
Bookkeeper
When you give to Hawley Alliance, Connie is the person you can count on to make sure your gift goes exactly where it's supposed to go. She works with our volunteer treasurer to ensure accuracy and accountability for all church finances. If you catch her at work, you'll see she does it with a smile, knowing that her work is for Jesus and brings glory to God.
