Christmas is such a beautiful season filled with love, joy, and the spirit of giving. But let’s be honest—those last days before Christmas can feel like a whirlwind. Many of us wonder, Have I given my kids enough gifts? I’ve been there, staying up late wrapping presents, worrying if it’s enough.

I love this Psalm! I picture the Israelites on their way to the temple, preparing their hearts for worship and an encounter with the Living God. This Psalm is so full of joy, gratitude, confidence, and hope. It makes me wonder what life was like for the Psalmist when it was written.

Let us not allow movements of hate to transform us but let us transform others through the expression of the core elements of the gospels. Love your neighbor as yourself. Love your enemies. Help the needy. Do not judge unless you want to be judged. Finally, treat others the way you yourself want to be treated.

Consider joining an adult trip to Honduras from January 27 through Feb 3, 2025. We will return to Ojo de Aqua to continue our work, build chicken coops, and prepare the old school building for a new sewing center. The village has been a…

With the busyness of the campus updates and renovations, I cannot help but think of my dad, who would have turned 108 on October 27. He has been gone for many years, but he is never far from my heart and mind. He was part of the builder generation. A generation who had…

I recently shared that there had been some small changes to my personal life. I have added a new dog, Maverick, and our family became a host to an exchange student, Xabier, from Spain. Everything was going great! Then…

I am honored to introduce myself as the new Children’s Ministry Director. For the past ten years, I’ve had the privilege of working as a Sprout’s Preschool teacher, and I have developed a deep love for working with children and families. I believe this passion will be a great fit for this new role, and I’m excited about what God has planned. 

Recently, we have been talking a lot about what it means to be God’s “viral kingdom agents” in the spaces and places around us. Or, put in our Hillspring lingo, how do we “connect with the people God puts in our lives, develop meaningful relationships, and change the world for good?”

We are Blessed to be a Blessing. I must have heard that 1000 times. Bryan’s father Edsel used that phrase all the time at his church in Vancouver. Now Bryan has adopted the wonderful phrase at Hillspring. The idea that we are...

Our mission for September was to help each other discern a purpose and passion for our lives. The entire month was devoted to highlighting our ministry offerings, which included a luncheon with ministry stations where leaders could share...

The past few weeks, we have been in high gear with all that is happening at Hillspring. Good things are coming! This month, I decided to move out of Children’s Ministries to focus more on my calling to Congregational Care, including...

At Hillspring Church, we believe in living out God's love through acts of service. Our volunteers are the heartbeat of this mission, participating in activities that uplift our local communities.

If you are struggling, sad, or hurting and feel like you are burdening your friends or family with your pain and hurts, think about laying your burden on the strong shoulder of a trained Stephen Minister. For a referral, talk to...

Have you ever considered your body as a resource given to you by God? We are created by God and the Holy Spirit resides within us, and like all resources, God calls us to be good stewards of our bodies. At Hillspring, we take our call to…

Community Engagement is a term we often discuss. Over the last year, I've been part of many conversations at Hillspring about how the church can engage our communities in deeper ways. I started those conversations as a consultant last July and ended up…

I am honored and excited to support and witness the incredible work our Hillspring community engagement ministries teams are doing. Each team embodies our church's mission of…

Growing up as a preacher’s kid, I never understood Lionel Richie’s song, “Easy Like Sunday Morning.” Sunday mornings were early and chaotic at our house! It seems like…

The spirit of a church is hard to truly measure. It is subjective and intuitive to make determinations about how a community of believers are responding to God's movement. Through the years as a consultant, I have…

One of the most impactful moments of my life growing up was the time I spent working with my former youth group. I had just returned home for the summer after my first year of college. I wanted to see what it would be like to help out in youth ministry as I was entertaining the idea of…

The place or circumstances where you were found do not define you. You are defined as a loved and precious child of God! The fact that my diamond ring was in the trash doesn't remove its worth! Nothing removes the sentimental value I have for it, although I found it buried in the trash. However, after I found it, somehow, it became even more valuable to me! I cherish it even more now.