About Connect Church

Meet the people
who serve our church.

Faithful leaders helping people connect with God, grow in Scripture, and discover His purpose.

Meet the team

Serving with faith.
Leading with love.

Our leaders are here to teach, encourage, care for, and walk alongside the Connect Church family.

Pastor Hal and Katrina Chaffee

Lead Pastor

Hal & Katrina Chaffee

Pastor Hal Chaffee serves as lead pastor of Connect Church alongside his wife, Katrina. A Bible teacher, writer, and online communicator, Hal has a passion for making Scripture clear, practical, and uncompromising. His ministry reflects Connect Church’s commitment to proclaiming truth with boldness and grace while helping people connect with God and discover His purpose.

In addition to leading the church, Hal hosts a livestream every weekday at 12 noon Eastern, teaching Scripture, discussing theology, and engaging questions of faith.

Visit Hal’s YouTube channel →
John Harvey
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Youth and Children’s Leader

John Harvey

John serves the children and families of Connect Church, helping create a place where young people can learn about God, build relationships, and grow in faith.

Rev. Sallie Burdette
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Women’s Ministry Director

Rev. Sallie Burdette

Rev. Sallie leads Women’s Ministry and serves through Care and Compassion Ministry, encouraging people and helping the church family respond with practical love and support.

Meagan Cortez
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Children’s Leader & Administrative Assistant

Meagan Cortez

Meagan serves Connect Church as a children’s leader and administrative assistant, supporting both the ministry to young people and the day-to-day work that helps church life run smoothly.

What we believe

Faith that is rooted.
Family that is real.

Connect Church of Lake City is proud to be in the cooperative fellowship of the Assemblies of God. As an Assemblies of God Church, we hold fast to the 16 Fundamental Truths laid out in the General Council's Constitution.

Read the 16 Fundamental Truths →
01

Bold truth

Scripture-rooted teaching that proclaims the Word of God with clarity, boldness, and grace.

02

Open hearts

Love and compassion for every person, no matter who they are or where they’ve been.

03

Life together

A journey with God that is best lived with the love and support of the family of God.

You’re welcome here.

Friendly faces.
Open hearts.
Truth with grace.

From the moment you walk through our doors, you’ll be greeted with friendly faces and open hearts. No matter who you are or where you’ve been, you will be greeted with love and compassion.

Our services feature vibrant praise and worship, along with clear, no-nonsense preaching and teaching rooted in Scripture. We don’t water down the truth—we proclaim it with boldness and grace.

Plan your first visit

There’s a place for you

Connect with God.
Discover His purpose.

We would love to meet you this Sunday. Worship begins at 10:30 AM at 771 SW Thomas Terrace in Lake City.

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