We are beyond blessed in serving Centereach and the surrounding areas!

Hank Kistler is the Pastor of Connect Church. Hank and his wife, Allison, have a heart to reach Long Island with the life-transforming message of the gospel and connect people to Jesus like never before. They believe in the next generation and value the wisdom and guidance of those who have gone before them. They have served in church ministry for over 20 years and have 3 daughters-Emma, Kayla, and Ava. Hank enjoys watching the Atlanta Braves and UNC Tarheels while Allison loves the beach, coffee, and home decorating.

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Kim is a Long Island native and one of the original members of the church. She manages all the finances of Connect Church and makes sure everyone who walks through the doors feels at home. She finds purpose in the details and always has a smile on her face. She has been married to husband, Peter, for over 40 years and has 2 adult girls, Allison and Courtney, and 5 grandgirls.

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As the office secretary, Rachel helps run the day-to-day operations of ALL things. She moved to Long Island in 2012 and has been a faithful part of our team since 2015. She is married to her college sweetheart, Miguel, and has 2 children, Noah and Victoria.

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Kevin has been serving as the Worship Director at Connect Church since January 2023. With a passion for creating meaningful worship experiences, Kevin leads our congregation in heartfelt praise and dedication. His commitment to fostering a spirit of worship and community reflects his love for both music and ministry.

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Erick Quiroz is the Pastor of the Spanish ministry at Connect Church. He and his wife, Suzie, are passionate about connecting people to Jesus and showing the need for our Savior. After serving in the Marine Corps, Erick felt a clear calling to lead God’s people. Of Honduran and Peruvian descent, he recognized the need for expository preaching in the Spanish-speaking community. As an Elder, he helped launch a Spanish service to care for this community. Erick and Suzie, with their four children—Destiny, Scarlett, Aubrey, and Austin—welcome everyone with open arms, pointing them to Christ.

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Joshua Caldwell became a member of the Connect family in October of 2020, and joined the Elder board in January of 2024. Building relationships with fellow church members has been a true blessing for him and his family. He finds immense joy in leading Bible studies, where every discussion and interaction pushes him to know Christ and make Him known. He is married to Monique Caldwell, and they have 5 children, Layla, Alia, Elijah, Naomi, and Samara.

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Bill Hirsch has been an Elder at Connect since January 2024. After coming to Christ as a young adult, he has had a deep desire to learn theology and apologetics. Bill's goal as a leader at Connect is to teach the Bible so others can understand and trust the truth it teaches. He is married to his wife Gianna and they have 2 children, Charlotte and Benjamin.

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Alex is dedicated to connecting people within our community to their faith through engaging visuals and social media. She has worked on the Social Media and Graphics team since 2021. With a heart for ministry, Alex strives to blend creativity with purpose, bringing individuals close to Jesus through all social media platforms.