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.

Visiting our grandsons in “Tornado Alley,” also known as Oklahoma, is always a blessing. Yes, we were there during a fun-filled week of tornados and thunderstorms. While the parental figures were on a much-needed vacation in the Bahamas, we went on a road trip to Dallas. Our daughter from Seattle joined us as an extra bonus.

We are in an exciting season at Hillspring! On this Mother’s Day Sunday, we will gather to celebrate God’s gift of church family and God’s blessings upon our campaign…

It would be easy to read that statement and think of it as just another way pastors speak. We always bring God into everything. However, I want you to …

Monday April 21, 2024 broke our hearts. Words cannot capture the waves of sadness, confusion, anger and other feelings we are wading through. The horrific tragedy that took place at Wiley Elementary School on that day shook us all and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future.

One of my spiritual gifts is helping. Although it comes naturally to me, I am not always attentive to others around me who might…

Life is divided into chapters. Like a good novel, sharing life isn't just sharing the beautiful things in life; it's also walking with someone during the hard times of life. Some chapters will make you cry for weeks, and there are others you never want to end.

The last several years been filled with multiple agendas demanding attention. In our world, how do you discern God’s will? Our leadership spent time in prayer discerning our vision and values which have helped guide us to our true north…

Pastor Bryan has been preaching a series on “Conversations with God,” exploring great stories of prayer. Prayer is a central part of the biblical narratives and the one common…

As I age, I am increasingly astounded by the intricate and interconnected nature of everything. Whether it’s a…

We all look forward to embracing the New Year with big expectations, fresh ideas, and new dreams. However, none of us think…