CHCC Staff

SENIOR PASTOR: Mitch Dietz E-mail Pastor Dietz has been at CHCC since 1997. He and his wife DeLynne have three sons and a new daughter-in-law, and DeLynne teaches at Edison Elementary School in Centralia. Mitch first sensed God's call to full-time ministry at the age of 15.   Following graduation from Crown College near Minneapolis, MN, he pastored for more than six years in North Dakota and Montana before moving to Washington in 1991. When asked about his goal for ministry, he says, "My calling is to cheer people on to the finish  line that the Apostle Paul spoke of in Philippians 3:14".  He loves all sports, including golf, and enjoys music, playing the guitar, and "tinkering" with several other musical instruments.

YOUTH PASTOR: Shawn Hall E-mail Shawn, his wife Laura and their 2 daughters, Michaela and Mariah joined us in July, 2007 from Kansas City, Kansas.  Shawn says he is looking forward to working with the youth and the youth council at Cooks Hill.  His goal is to build a healthy youth ministry focused on God’s purposes because; "many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails". Proverbs 19:21. "I am so excited to be here because in my heart I know God has good things in store for Cooks Hill Community Church."

DIRECTOR OF ADULT DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES: Carolyn Vian E-mail Carolyn has been at Cooks Hill Community Church for eight years.  She holds a doctorate in music and has taught at the college and university level.  Carolyn has been involved in various forms of ministry since she was 18. Her current position involves adult Christian education, Care Group Ministries and serving     as a Chaplain to senior adults.  Carolyn says she is "excited about the future of Cooks Hill and the impact it is making for the advancement of the Kingdom of God."

CHILDCARE CENTER DIRECTOR: Kim Toczko E-mail Kim is a native of the Chehalis-Centralia area. She and her husband Richard have two grown children, Emily and Joe.  Cooks Hill Community Church has been Kim's church home for 16 years. Prior to this facility and the Daycare being built, Kim was involved with the committee that researched and planned for our childcare center.  She was appointed Director of the Childcare Center in October, 2007. "It is indeed a blessing that the Lord would allow me to serve him in this capacity.  Children are such a gift, and it is very rewarding to work with them and each of their families." In her spare time, Kim enjoys traveling, quilting and gardening.

CHILDREN'S COORDINATOR: Laura Hall E-mail Laura was born in Michigan and graduated from Spring Arbor College in Michigan with a degree in Elementary Education.  She married Shawn Hall (our Youth Pastor) in 1991 and they have 2 daughters, Michaela and Mariah.  In her spare time, Laura enjoys running, volleyball, 1,000 piece puzzles and the ocean. “My desire is for children to come to Christ and for them to grow in their walk with God.  Children are so honest, that's what I love about them.  They don't carry all the baggage we adults carry around.  Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me.”  That's what I want here at Cooks Hill - for the little children to come and to know they are loved and valuable to us, but especially to Jesus.”

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR: Linda Perkins E-mail Linda and her husband Byron came to Centralia  in the fall of 2004 from Anchorage, Alaska. They both grew up in Oregon’s Willamette Valley and then raised their three children in Washington in the Okanogan Valley.  After the kids graduated from high school and left home, Byron’s job with FedEx took them to Alaska and in 1995 they relocated overseas.  They lived in the Philippines for three and a half years and then in the Middle East in Dubai, U.A.E. for another two years before heading back to Alaska in August, 2000. "It was a great adventure for us but it’s wonderful to be back in Washington and closer to family.  Although, I will dearly miss the salmon fishing in Alaska! I love working with the wonderful staff and congregation of C.H.C.C. and I am thankful for the opportunity to serve the Lord in this capacity."

SECRETARY: Dani Deehr E-mail Dani, her husband Darin and their 2 teenagers relocated to Winlock, Washington from Prescott Valley, Arizona in June of 2003 for Darin’s position at Metal Industries.  Their son graduated from high school in 2007 and has joined the Marine Corp.  Their daughter is a Junior in high school and has plans to become a pre-school teacher.  Dani and Darin attend Christian Fellowship of Winlock and are very active in the youth group there and other areas of their church.  They also enjoy kayaking in the many lakes and rivers the Northwest has to offer.  Dani worked for Cooks Hill Community Church as Secretary in 2005-06 and it's great to have her back!  “It is a blessing to be back as secretary here at Cooks Hill and I am looking forward to serving God in this role.”

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