About us

Ministry leaders

Meet the people who serve and care for the ministries of Hales Chapel Christian Church.

Lead Minister

Michael Koruschak

We are blessed to welcome Michael Koruschak as our Minister. Michael brings many years of pastoral ministry experience to our church, having previously served as minister of Southside Christian Church in Elizabethton.

Michael has a heart for serving both the church and the community. He continues to serve as Chaplain for the Elizabethton High School Cyclones Football Team, where he provides encouragement, prayer, and spiritual support to student-athletes, coaches, and families.

Michael and his wife, Eleanor, have deep roots in the Elizabethton community. We are excited to welcome them into our church family and look forward to the ways God will use Michael's experience, compassion, and heart for people to serve our congregation and community.

Michael Koruschak, Lead Pastor of Hales Chapel Christian Church

Elders

Shepherding with care

Our elders serve through prayer, guidance, and faithful care for our church family.

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Ministry team

Serving our church family

Meet the people who serve across the ministries of Hales Chapel Christian Church.

Ministry	Leader
Administrative	Steve Wine
Media, Audio & Sound System	Richard Buckingham & Chris Wine
Outreach/Membership	Rick Kilby
Youth/Education	Richard Buckingham
Missions	Larry Buckingham
Building & Grounds	Steve Wine & Perry Banner
Worship	Elders

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