Connection Church Staff

DANIEL MCGHEE
Lead Pastor

My favorite person in the world is Kari. We've been married since 2000, and miraculously she still likes me!

I thoroughly enjoy cooking and find it therapeutic for my soul. There's something deeply satisfying about taking many different ingredients and making a delicious meal.

The Apostle Paul is likely my favorite person from the Bible outside of Jesus. His life was a miraculous change and yet it was filled with victories that would have felt like defeats were it not for his faith in Jesus. So yeah… he’s a good read and a good follow!

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KARI MCGHEE
Church Administrator

As Church Administrator, I enjoy actively supporting the church’s vision and various ministries by taking care of the day to day operations. I’m especially passionate about seeing the women of Connection Church grow and flourish in Jesus.

Daniel’s been my sweetheart since college. We’ve been married since 2000, and I love being a wife and mom!

I also love sweet treats and traveling. Preferably at the same time.

AUSTIN WEST

Hello, My name is Austin West and I am the Community Pastor here at Connection Church.

My family and I have lived in NYC since 2016. My wife Haley, and my three kids Kolbi, Sawyer, and Hunter, love going to the park, bagels, coffee, and serving others.

We are excited to be serving at Connection Church and look forward to helping the people of Astoria connect to Jesus and one another!

BOBBY STEF

Production Coordinator

Being involved church has always been part of my life. As production coordinator, I help create an environment that connects people to Jesus whether its through audio/visual, or technology.

In my spare time outside of work and church activities, I love to explore NYC and travel and shoot photography and videos of the city.