Ron Hanson

Senior Minister

Most guys get a sports car for their mid-life crisis; Ron got a call to ministry. After a tour of duty in U.S. Army and many years in bank processing, he and his family moved to Rochester, Minnesota, to attend Minnesota Bible College (now Crossroads College). He ministered in Clarksville, Iowa, and Parkersburg, Indiana, before being called to serve with and alongside the congregation at New Brighton Christian Church in August of 2000.

Ron has been married to the love of his life, Judy, since May of 1985. They have three children: Bradley, John, and Rebekah.

Reggie Camarse

Youth Minister

Reggie is a graduate of Crossroads College and is now a Little Canada native.  He enjoys getting to know people and spending time with them, especially over a meal.  He also enjoys watching movies, spending time with his wife Miriam, and being able to invest time at Pine Haven Christian Assembly.  Some of Reggie’s interests include writing, cooking, and watching the Food Network to learn about cooking.  Another of his interests is finding a bargain, so he is not one to pass up a garage sale.

Kristie Cocking

Children’s Minister

Kristie Cocking has been the Children’s Minister for two years. Kristie grew up in Iowa on a dairy farm and later graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a degree in elementary education. Kristie has been married to Aaron for six years. They have two daughters, Natalie & Reagan. When she’s not working, Kristie enjoys boating, reading, and hanging out with her family.

Mary Jo Czaplewski

Secretary

Mary Jo is Executive Director Emeritus of the National Council on Family Relations, which she headed for 16 years. (1983 – 1999) Previously, she served as Associate Dean of the College of Professional Studies at the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point. Prior to that she served as Assistant Dean of the College of Human Ecology, University of Minnesota, where she earned her Ph.D. in Educational Administration and Higher Education. She was also Dept. Head of Home Economics and Dietetics at Viterbo University in LaCrosse, WI from 1975-78. She taught high school Family Studies in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Ohio and has been active all her life in family research and policy issues and organizations. She is a member of Omicron Nu and Phi Upsilon Omicron honor societies. She is a Certified Family Life Educator and has traveled worldwide giving workshops, and speaking. Most memorable was the privilege of representing the National Council in Beijing, China at the 1995 World Conference on Women, and working with the United Nations on the International Year of the Family.

She is an active member of her Church, the League of Women Voters, and currently works part time as the Church Secretary for the New Brighton Christian Church.