Hays Christian Church is a local body of believers, each seeking to do God’s will on earth, based on the Biblical precepts of service to a risen Christ and service to our fellow human beings. We seek to:
1. Declare the gospel of redemption to all people;
2. Provide the opportunity for believers to mature in Christ;
3. Feed the hungry, care for the poor, and represent Christ to our community and the world;
4. Minister to the physical, spiritual and emotional needs of this body both locally and universally.
More information on our beliefs can be found on our What We Believe page.
Pastor Cana Moore
pastor@hayschristianchurch.org
Pastor Cana Moore was born in Memphis TN and raised on Long Island, NY. She received her Bachelor of Arts in History from Harding University in 2016 and her Masters of Divinity from Harding School of Theology in 2021. Before coming to Hays Christian Church in September 2021, She served as an interim associate minister at West Islip Church of Christ in West Islip, NY.
She loves eating Indian food, traveling, listening to classical music, and reading. Cana longs to see justice come about in the world, and prays that everyone in Ellis county would feel free to reach out if she can serve them in any way. Her favorite part of serving is calling.
Jennie Straight
jennie@hayschristianchurch.org
Jennie currently uses her talents to serve in HCC’s children’s ministry, the worship team, and mission liason for First Call for Help/ECMA Second Mile Fund. She is a former FHSU instructor and has 2 sons and 3 grandchildren with her husband Ron.
Betty RuppBetty, originally from Mankato, Minnesota, has four adult children, three grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren with her late husband. She loves that the people of HCC all love the Lord and aim to support each other. She is an avid gardener, feeling the connection between purging weeds/dead flowers and purging the sin in our lives in order to flourish. Betty’s roles in HCC
Joanne Tramel
joanne@hayschristianchurch.org
Joanne has been attending Hays Christian for many years, serving in a variety of capacities, including mission liason for the Community Assistance Center. She currently lives in Hays with her husband Steve.
Camilla Ballinger
camilla@hayschristianchurch.org
Camilla has been a part of the HCC family for several years and serves as part of the worship team.
Laura Denny
Laura grew up overseas but calls Albuquerque, New Mexico her hometown. She has lived in Hays for over 20 years with her husband and 2 kids. For a living, Laura works with the disabled to help them learn independent living skills. Laura would like others to know that Hays Christian Church is accepting and likes to get together for more than just Sunday service. She serves as the mission liason for International Disaster Emergency Services (IDES).
Marci LismanMarci is a dedicated long-time member of Hays Christian Church. She serves as out-going treasurer, the tech team’s monitor control, and keeps the church interior beautifully clean.
Rick Robinson
Rick has been with us for a few years, but has taken on several roles including mission liason for Lakeview Christian Camp, presider, tech team’s sound control, and part of the safety team.
Carolyn Smithcarolyn@hayschristianchurch.org
Carolyn has been active with Hays Christian Church for many years. She is an essential part of our children’s ministry and liasons for the Blessing Box and Operation Christmas Child missions.