Meet the Pastors
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Our Leadership
A Heart for Ministry
Our pastors are dedicated to faithfully teaching God’s Word and shepherding our church with care and humility. Learn more about their heart for ministry and passion for serving others.
Pastor Mike Knapp
My name is Mike Knapp; I am the pastor at Clark’s Valley Zion Evangelical Congregational Church. I want you to know that you are welcome at Clark’s Valley Zion (CVZ). Your past or your present life does not matter to me, my concern is about your future and your eternity. I am just an ordinary guy that God called into pastoral ministry. I am married to the love of my life Ruth; we have been married for 46 years. We have two married sons with four tremendous grandchildren (please allow for some grandparent bias).
I have a background of 30 years working in various stages of residential construction. I was self-employed for 17 of those years as a remodeling contractor. I bargained with God for many years before yielding to His calling on my life to become a pastor. It took me a total of 13 years to obtain the undergraduate credits necessary and then to earn a seminary degree, all while working full time. I have spent three times as many years in the pew compared to behind the pulpit, so I think I can relate to living life outside of the confines of a church building. I am sharing my background because I want you to know that I may not fit your stereotypical image or persona of a pastor but I love the Lord and am striving to be obedient to His call on my life.
So, you are welcome to join with us as we worship or just contact me if you want to talk. I would love to hear your story and share with you the God who transformed my life.
Pastor Brad Hatter
Greetings of Grace and Peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. My name is Brad Hatter, and I am currently serving as the assistant pastor at Clarks Valley Zion Evangelical Congregational Church.
From the time I came to know Christ as my personal Lord and Savior in my mid-20’s, I have always had a passion for Christ and His Word. I have a passion for introducing others to Jesus and to help them to know and follow Him.
I responded to God’s call on my life in 2004 and have been in ministry since. I worked full-time and attended seminary part-time but in 2012, I was finally able to graduate from seminary and focus on the ministry the Lord called me to do. I quickly learned that the Lord had a purpose for me and the only way I could find satisfaction in life was to be obedient to His call and plan for my life. I believe this to be true for all people. There is a God-shaped hole in our lives. Until we fill it with God and seek His purpose for our lives, we will always be looking for something else, something that will never fulfill us the way a relationship with God through faith in Jesus can.
My wife, Tonya, and I have been married for 13 years and have two children, Micah (12) and Ellie (9). We also have one fur-baby, our dog, Ruger. We spend most of our time following one or both of the kids around to their sports practices or game, but I do like to hunt, fish, and be outdoors.
Thanks for checking out our website and should you have any questions or would just like to talk feel free to contact us. May the Lord bless you in every way.
Come As You Are
Whether you’re new to church or just visiting, you’re always welcome here. We’d love to have you join us.