Barry & Charlie Carney

Lead Pastors

Barry and Charlie Carney joined the team as Lead Pastors in December 2018. Prior to moving to Glendale to serve on staff at Haven, Barry served in Paraguay as District Superintendent and Ministry Coordinator. Barry and Charlie have nearly 20 years of ministry experience, with over 15 years in South America as missionaries. Barry holds a Doctorate of Education in Leadership from Trevecca Nazarene University and a masters in Missional Leadership from Northwest Nazarene University. We are so blessed to have Barry and Charlie’s leadership and experience on our team!

Andrew & Katie Carney

Creative Pastor

Andrew grew up as a missionaries’ kid, and spent much of his childhood in South America. He joined Haven Church in 2019 as our Creative Pastor. Andrew is a passionate musician who studied at Hillsong College in Australia. Among his many roles, Andrew leads our tech, worship, and web development teams. We’re fortunate to have him leading our creative and music ministries!

Kyle & Caitlin Vick

Youth Pastors

Kyle and Caitlin Vick joined the Haven team in July 2020 after spending two years in the mission field teaching English in Thailand. Caitlin (“Cait”), originally from the state of Washington, has a bachelor’s degree in biblical studies, a master’s in theology, and a master’s of divinity in spiritual formation. Kyle is originally from Southern California, and holds a bachelor’s degree in biblical studies and a master’s in New Testament. He served as the Middle School Director at their previous church. They love hiking, traveling and being active. We are fortunate to have them leading our youth ministry!

Katey Wood

Children's Pastor

Katey is originally from Mount Vernon, Ohio. She completed her bachelor’s degree in Middle Childhood Education from Mount Vernon Nazarene University. Prior to joining the Haven staff in June 2020, Katey taught 7th grade math for the Dysart Unified District. She is our liaison for our Preschool (Work of Heart) which moved to Haven in August 2021. We are thankful to have her leading our Children’s Ministry!

Chris & Jayna Watts

PRISOn fellowship

Chris grew up in Flint, Michigan, and he graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s degree in business. He joined Haven Church in 2015, and in 2019 we welcomed him to the leadership team. Outside of his work at Haven, he is also the Associate National Director of Academy Operations for Prison Fellowship Ministries where he spreads the good news of Jesus in prisons throughout most of the western United States. We are so thankful for Chris, his wife Jayna, and the many talents they bring to our pastoral staff.