THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE SCENES.
OUR TEAM
Different roles, one mission - to help people belong to Jesus’ people, believe in Jesus, and become more like Jesus.
Interim Lead Pastor
Minde loves helping people discover a faith that is honest, practical, and rooted in Jesus. She believes church should be a place where people can be fully known, ask real questions, and experience genuine community. She especially loves seeing people find their place at Hillside and grow into who God created them to be.
MINDE SMYTH
You should ask me about…
grabbing a cup of coffee, playing golf, or my favorite woodworking tool.
Worship Leader
Carrie loves leading our church in worship each Sunday, creating space for people to connect with God through music, prayer, and reflection. She loves helping create a worship environment that feels genuine, welcoming, and centered on Jesus.
CARRIE BUECHNER
You should ask me about…
spin class, my dog, or what song has been stuck in my head all week. 🐾
Children’s Ministry Director
Ashley loves helping to make Kids Corner a place where children feel known, loved, and excited to learn about Jesus. She loves creating a welcoming environment where kids can ask questions, have fun, and discover how much God loves them.
ASHLEY WHITE
You should ask me about…
watercolor painting, creative projects, or what the kids have been up to in Kids Corner.
Facilities
Carissa loves helping care for Hillside by keeping our building clean, welcoming, and ready for everything that happens here throughout the week. Her work behind the scenes is an important part of creating a space where people can gather, worship, and feel at home.
CARISSA WILLIAMS
You should ask me about…
singing, life with a toddler, or my dogs. 🐾
HOW LEADERSHIP WORKS AT HILLSIDE
CONNECTED TO SOMETHING BIGGER. ROOTED RIGHT HERE.
Hillside is part of the Evangelical Covenant Church (ECC), while also being a locally governed congregation. Our pastors and ministry leaders provide spiritual and day-to-day leadership, while our Leadership Team and congregation share responsibility for the direction and stewardship of the church.
This means we get to be part of a bigger family of churches across the country and around the world, while also staying deeply rooted in our local community here in Denver.