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Rev. Brian Bosscher  Pastor Brian Bosscher joined Hillcrest as Senior Pastor in March of 2007. He uses his preaching and leadership gifts to serve a congregation he feels is eager to grow in their faith and love for one another as well as the community. Before coming to Hillcrest Brian grew up in Grand Rapids, MI, and graduated from Calvin Seminary in 1981. He served as Pastor of Prospect Park CRC in Prospect Park, NJ, Pastor of Ada CRC in Ada, MI, Executive Director of Youth Unlimited, and Pastor of Preaching and Worship at Sunshine Community Church in Grand Rapids, MI. Several things motivate Pastor Brian to do his job at Hillcrest: the sure hope of his own personal resurrection to eternal life in the new heaven and new earth, the desire to teach and apply the Word of God to people’s lives so that they can live in a healthy relationship with God and others, the fact that God has chosen the local church as His primary means of discipling the world, and a God-given gift to love and lead people. In his spare time Brian enjoys golfing, boating, water skiing and working in his yard. He and his wife, Judy, have two married children, one engaged to be married and three grandchildren. mailto:
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 Mark Minegar
Pastor Mark Minegar says his life's passion is simple — love God and people. Since joining Hillcrest in December, 2009, Mark’s duties as Associate Pastor include Pastoral Care and occasional preaching. Mark was born and raised in Otsego, MI and received life in Christ on Midway Island while in the Navy Seabees. He graduated from Calvin College in 1981 and received his MDiv from Western Theological Seminary in 1984. He has previously served at 6th Reformed Church in Holland, MI, Church in the Vine (RCA) in Oviedo, FL, Church of the Redeemer (RCA) in Royal Oak, MI, Hospice Chaplain at Plainwell, MI., and Calvary Community CRC in Plainwell, MI. Mark also serves as the City of Plainwell Chaplain and has served as an Advocate for the Allegan County Victim Services Unit. He is now bi-vocational; his other work is marketing natural gas to businesses in West Michigan. Mark’s hobbies include golf, woodworking, riding motorcycle, kayaking and white-water rafting. He and his wife, Susan, have one daughter and two grandsons. The Minegars have also had joy through the years doing foster care. mailto:
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 Sally Dykstra “My love for the Lord, His Church and the children He has entrusted to us compelled me to apply for this position,” says Sally Dykstra. “It is a position where I could combine my love for teaching and the gifts God has given me.” As Hillcrest’s Director of Children’s Ministry, Sally’s duties include directing Worship Centers and summer ministries by selecting curriculum, creating lesson plans, organizing and finding teachers, insuring a quality and vibrant children's worship and teaching on Sunday mornings. She is also responsible for creating the children's bulletin each week and overseeing Cadets, Gems, Threes, Puppets for Christ and Nursery. Sally graduated from Trinity Christian College with a B.A. in elementary education. After college, she taught first grade at Ontario Christian School in Ontario, Calif. After the birth of their first child, she and her husband moved to Michigan. Since then, she has enjoyed being a mom, teaching piano, directing King's Kids and substitute teaching in local schools. Sally loves to spend time with her family, cook for them and watch them in their activities. She enjoys camping, reading, playing the piano and sorting through new music. She and her husband, Darwin, have four children. mailto:
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Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries |
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 Kristi Kruithoff
As Kristi was going through high school, God made it clear His plan was for her to become involved with youth ministry. The speakers at various conventions and retreats stirred a passion in her for the ministry while her parents, teachers, youth leaders and friends encouraged her to use her leadership gifts. Kristi grew up in New Jersey, about 25 minutes from New York City. After graduating high school, she moved to Michigan to attend Kuyper College where she pursued a double major in Bible theology and youth ministry and a minor in communications. She worked as Youth Director at Baldwin Street CRC in Jenison for two years. In July of 2008, God led her to Hillcrest and she is excited to see the great plans He has in store for the future! At Hillcrest, Kristi works with middle school, high school and post high students. She leads youth group meetings, retreats, conventions, mission trips, service projects and various activities. She also hangs out with the students outside of church events by attending plays, concerts, sporting events, and more! Most importantly, she disciples and equips students in their personal walk with God. Relationships with others motivate Kristi to do her job. She wants to hear about how God is working in their lives and loves sharing the great things God is doing in her own life. She wants every student to know that they are important, that God has a purpose for them and that they are loved. Kristi enjoys baking, cooking, watching movies, scrapbooking, shopping, being outdoors and getting a cup of coffee with a friend. Changed to Kristi lives in Jenison with her husband Ken, daughter Annabelle and dog named Boaz.
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Worship and Music Coordinator |
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Worship and Music Coordinator  Planning worship that honors, pleases and praises God motivates Lori as Worship and Music Coordinator. Since she began working part-time at Hillcrest in 2008 she has overseen the music and liturgies for worship services, the ministry of music, music groups and church instruments such as the organ and piano. Lori holds a degree in music performance from Calvin College and a master’s degree in musicology from University of Michigan. She has been a violinist with the Grand Rapids Symphony and the West Shore Symphony. Additionally, she has taught private music lessons for many years. In her spare time she enjoys reading, scrapbooking and boating. Lori and her husband, Randy, have three children. mailto:
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 Chris Brinks
As Office Manager, Chris’ job is filled with variety and is ever-changing. She oversees the flow of work in the church office, oversees the facilities maintenance and Child Protection Policy. She also provides office assistance to the ministry staff, various ministry teams and Hillcrest groups. Chris grew up in Allendale, MI and went to Calvin College before working various positions at First Michigan Bank. She joined the Hillcrest staff in 1993 because she liked the idea of working in a church office, where her work is really a ministry to other people. She thought it sounded like an interesting place to be and says it has been, in a very enjoyable way! She wants to help others accomplish their goals for the church’s ministries. She believes she is in ministry for the Lord at Hillcrest and wants to do her best for Him. Her hobbies include camping, reading, playing games and baking. Chris and her husband, Rick, have two children. mailto:
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 Kari Brinks
Kari feels God has blessed her so much that she wants to give back to Him as much as she can. One way is by working at Hillcrest. She strongly desires to use the gifts God has given her to support the church’s ministries. Kari incorporates songs, readings and sermon outlines into PowerPoint for projection during worship services. She also maintains the worship planning schedule, assists in coordination of worship services and helps the office staff with their duties. Kari is motivated to do her job out of gratitude to God and a desire to do her best for Him. She sees each day as an opportunity to serve Him. She grew up in Cutlerville, MI, and holds a degree in business and psychology from Calvin College. She worked at Blue Care Network for 16 years in various roles. Kari continues to work part-time for Covenant CRC in Cutlerville as Ministries Coordinator and began her work at Hillcrest in May, 2008. Her hobbies include biking, softball, photography, camping and watching her kids’ sporting events. Kari and her husband, Dave, have a daughter and a son. mailto:
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Barb Paulucci  Barb is responsible for a variety of duties from answering phone calls to preparing the Order of Worship. Since joining the office staff in April of 2008 she feels she is working at more of a ministry than just at a job. Her love for God and people bring the desire to use her gifts in intercession and encouragement. Barb grew up in Jenison, MI, and Hudsonville, MI. After graduating from Davenport University with an associate degree in medical secretarial/assisting, she worked for St. Mary’s Hospital and a landscaping firm. Family and faith are Barb’s first interests. She also enjoys spending time in prayer and writes Hillcrest’s Prayer Line. Additionally, she likes walking, reading, kayaking and traveling. Barb and her husband, Dan, have two married sons. mailto:
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