Rev. Dan Katches I Lead Pastor
Dan and his wife, Bonnie, moved to Paso Robles in 1995 to pursue pastoral training and education after serving for five years in the campus ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ at Chico State University and has ministered for 22 years as the lead pastor at CPC.
They have six children and two grandchilden. Dan enjoys a good book, strong coffee, and rooting for the SF Giants.
Rev. Will Hawk I Founding Pastor
In 1978 Will and his family moved to the North county as a church planter in Atascadero where he founded Covenant Church. In 1986 he founded Covenant Presbyterian in Paso Robles along with Great Beginnings preschool. He now serves as founding pastor and is involved in small groups, counseling, visitation, leadership and occasional children's sermons!
Will and his wife Joyce live in Templeton and have four children and six grandchildren. You might find him ocean fishing on his boat "SeaJoy" or hanging out with his Templeton dog park friends and his "throughlybred" dog Juneau.
Nick Nowakowski | Pastoral Intern
Nick and his wife Jillian met at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, IL where they both received their bachelors degree in Biblical Studies. They then returned to Nick’s home town of Paso Robles where he served in student ministries for 7 years. Nick is currently pursuing his M.Div. through Reformed Theological Seminary and continuing to train for pastoral ministry as an intern at Covenant. They have two lovely children, two crazy dogs, and two friendly cats.
Ted Wagner | Elder and Director of Worship Music
Ted and his wife Brandy have two wonderful daughters and have lived in Paso Robles since 2006. He became the director of worship music at CPC in 2012 and an elder in 2023.
Ted started playing violin at age five and then began playing guitar while pursuing a degree at Cal Poly.
When not strumming or fiddling, Ted can be found teaching math at Paso Robles High School. Besides music, Ted enjoys soccer, hiking, reading, and spending time with his family.
Brandy Wagner | Children’s Ministry Coordinator
Brandy is a fourth generation native to SLO County and graduated from Cal Poly with an English Degree.
With a passion for expressing God’s lavish love to kids and their families, Brandy volunteered for many
years to support the church’s role in nurturing the next generation until she joined the staff in 2023. She
is grateful for her husband and two blossoming daughters. Brandy can also be found gardening in her
yard, volunteering with the local schools, and looking for beauty in the every day.