LEADERSHIP
PASTORAL STAFF
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JASON HOVIS
Lead Pastor
Jason is originally from Ohio, but moved to Minnesota when he was young and has lived here for most of his life. After graduating from North Park Theological Seminary in 2008, he accepted the call to become the pastor of Youth and Children at Karmel Covenant Church and served in that capacity for 11 years. In 2019 Jason became the Lead Pastor here at Karmel.
Jason and Jackie married in 2001 and they have four growing children. He enjoys staying active and can often be found on our Karmel ball-field or on one of the local pickleball courts.
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KOHL HANSON
Pastor of Youth
Kohl was born and raised in Minnesota and has served in a variety of ministry settings before coming to Karmel Covenant Church in 2020, including Lake Beauty Bible Camp and Linwood Covenant Church. A graduate of University of Northwestern - St. Paul and Western Seminary (Portland, OR), he is currently enjoying a brake from the grind (and thrill) of formal education. He currently teaches at UNW as an adjunct instructor.
Kohl and Emily married in 2021 and have had two kids since then, Elessar and Valinor. They are enjoying life as their family grows.
OTHER STAFF/LEADERS
Cindy Stewart - Office Coordinator | Office@karmelcov.org | (763) 389-3169
Steve Haverinen - Chair
Lee Olson - Vice Chair
Dwight Tonn - Treasurer
Betsy Standlee - Secretary
Steve Anderson
Cheryl Benson
Jim Olson
Pastor Jason Hovis
Pastor Kohl Hanson
Congregational Care Team - Cheryl Benson
Discipleship Team - Pastors Jason Hovis & Kohl Hanson
Hospitality Team - Sandi Connell
Fellowship Team - Shannon Sabby & Dawn Swedeen
Outreach Team - Glenda Haverinen
Properties Team - Jim Olson
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