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Meet The Team
building together
serving together

At CRE8, ministry isn’t about one person—it’s about all of us working together to create spaces where people feel safe, welcomed, seen, and supported.

Every team member, from leaders to volunteers, brings unique gifts and hearts ready to serve. Meet the people who make CRE8 possible, and see some of the faces behind the mission.

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James Kocian

Founder

Pastor, Board Member, Worship Leader,

C/R Ministry Leader

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Jill Kocian

Founder

Pastor, Board Member, Divine Desserts Team Leader, 
C/R Worship Leader

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Nate Kocian

Founder

Vibe Setter

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Kristy K.

Board Member

Welcome Center Team Leader

C/R Trainer Coach

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Bob W.

Board Member

Building Team Leader

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Justin W. 

CRE8Youth Leader

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Amanda W.

The Hearth Women's Ministry Leader

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Mel W.

Scheduling & Admin Team Leader
Special Events & Seasonal Decor Co-Leader

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Chris W.

Communion Baking Team Leader
Special Events & Seasonal Decor Co-Leader

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Stacy S.

Greeting Team Leader
C/R Encourager Coach

Slide Deck Runner

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Doug K.

Security Team Leader

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Michael H.

Parking Lot Team Leader

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Stacy S.

Assimilation Team Co-Leader

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Lisa H.

Assimilation Team Co-Leader

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Jennifer T.

C/R Ambassador Coach

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Courtney M.

C/R Mental Health Champion

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Daron & Chelsea W.

Foundations 101 Leaders

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Michele O.

Sermon Doodler
Voice Over Announcements Giver

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Jon W.

IT Leader

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Jessica B.

Operations Team Leader

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Ariana B.

Kids Ministry Leader​​​​​​​

Our Heart

Every person on this page is part of a bigger story: building together, serving together, and creating spaces where life change happens.

These leaders are overseeing teams ranging in size from 4 to 50+ people and remind us that ministry is a team effort!

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Our commitment to safety is all encompassing, including spiritually., emotionally, and physically. Each of our leaders is vetted internally as well as by a national background check. Additionally, each leader serves in agreement with our CRE8 Community Standards

 

Living together, forward we can make a lasting impact. 

We invite you to join us as we continue building 

bigger tables, longer bridges. 

© 2026 CRE8 Church

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