Who We Are
Get to know us.
Our Staff
James Whatley
Pastor
Welcome to the Haven! I love being a pastor and cannot wait to meet you. My responsibilities include overall leadership for the church, preaching, and helping us fulfill our vision. I am passionate about sharing the gospel and finding ways help our neighbors in the Chippewa Valley and beyond.
Email: james@myhavenchurch.org
Kristina McCabe
Worship Director
My husband, Parker, and I are blessed to be a part of the team at Haven Church! I grew up in the mountains of Northern California in Lake County, CA. In 2016, I graduated from Vanguard University of Southern California with a bachelor's degree in Worship Studies. While finishing my degree, I started working at Seabreeze Church in Huntington Beach, CA as the Worship Coordinator which is where I met Parker in their Young Adults ministry. Parker and I were married in 2019, and in 2021 God led us to Wisconsin. I taught music and math at a budding Christian school in Mount Horeb for a year, and in the Summer of 2022, I joined the staff at Haven Church.
I enjoy going on hikes, discovering new restaurants and charming local businesses, baking, and of course playing music on the piano or guitar. Parker and I are excited to use our gifts at Haven Church to help it grow and bless the city of Eau Claire.
Email: kristina@myhavenchurch.org
Jordan VanProosdy
Children’s and Mission’s Director
My wife Shea and I are blessed to serve Jesus with all of you! Our kids Micaiah, Elyse, Lucas and Ada have given me the opportunity to be a dad. I love that role and I love doing life with them! We play a lot of board games, watch exciting movies, and play sports together. I enjoy coaching them and love to camp and travel. My hope is to get them and all of you to live out your calling and focus solely on Jesus.
My faith journey started in Juarez, Mexico as a high schooler. Ask me!
I grew up in Austin, MN and met my wife at UW-Stevens Point while pursuing a degree to be a high school math teacher. I was hired in Chippewa Falls in 2007 to teach and coach, but God soon revealed other plans for my life. I entered the ministry field in 2017 as the Mission Director at Peace Church.
God is doing great things in Eau Claire and I am excited to continue in ministry by serving here at the Haven. I love to get people involved in ministry and can’t wait to meet you!
Email: jordan@myhavenchurch.org
Portrait Photo Credit: Tatjana Michlig
Leadership Board
Our leadership board is charged with overseeing the spiritual health of the church, setting policy, and supervising the senior pastor.
Current Board Members:
Doug Ottum
Jim Rooney
Tami Severson
John Tavare
Pastor James Whatley
Bios and Pictures coming soon!