Church Staff and Leadership
Grant Hill
Pastor
Grant Hill grew up in Tonka Bay Minnesota and attended MInnetonka schools. He graduated from Western Bible Institute of the Assemblies of God in 1987 with a degree in Pastoral Ministries.
Grant has been in full time pastoral ministry since 1988. He started as a Youth Pastor at Vision of Glory Lutheran Church in Plymouth, Minnesota, planted a nondenominational church called Cornerstone New Testament Church in Wayzata, Minnesota and was the President and founder of a Para-church organization called Youth Alive which touched hundreds of students and families in the Wayzata and Orono schools.
The love of his life and soulmate is his wife Debra Lynn. He enjoys all outdoor activities especially going on walks with his wife and dog Scruffy. He loves all sports but finds golfing with his father and sons a favorite. Additionally, Grant is a semi-professional sports photographer.
His favorite Bible verse is Proverbs 3:5-6.
Debra Hill
Church Office Administrator – (Shared)
Debra grew up in the Shorewood/Excelsior community and graduated from Minnetonka High School in 1979. She went on to obtain her Associates of Science-Nursing (ASN) degree from Normandale Community College in 1994, her Bachelor of Science-Nursing (BSN) from Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences (now known as Adventist University of Health Sciences) in 2008, and her Master of Science-Nursing (MSN) in Nursing Education & Adult Nurse Practitioner from South University in 2010.
After 33+ years of serving the Veterans and their families, Debra retired from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System in November 2023.
Debra looks forward to serving at Minnewashta Church beginning in January 2024 as the new Church Office Administrator as well as Parish Visiting Nurse for our congregation. Serving others is at the core of her heart. Debra is grateful for these opportunities to serve God in these new capacities.
Debra is married to Pastor Grant, her best friend, love, and soulmate. With Pastor Grant, they enjoy spending time in New Ulm and outdoor activities including walking with the dogs, hiking, traveling, and her favorite pastime activity is fishing, fishing, and fishing. Debra’s favorite spot to cast a line is is Leech Lake in Walker.
Her favorite Bible verses are Isaiah 55:6 and Jeremiah 29:11
Carol Parker
Church Office Administrator – (Shared)
Carol, a long-time member, has enjoyed singing in the choir and serving in any way she can. She focuses on the church website and facebook updates as well as the newsletter. Coming out of retirement to work with Pastor Grant has been a such blessing. Carol loves her Minnewashta Church family, each with so many unique and special gifts. Like Pastor Grant, Carol also graduated from Minnetonka.
Carol is currently on an extended leave from the office while serving as caregiver for Harvey. She is grateful to be able to work from home a few hours a week updating the website and facebook page, as well as assisting Pastor Grant with the sermon uploads. Carol is especially pleased that Deb has agreed to take on the in-person administrative office duties.
She and husband, Harvey, were married at Minnewashta in 1981. They especially love being at “the lake” during the summer months.
Carol’s favorite Bible verses are Ephesians 5:19; 2 Chronicles 5:13 and John 3:16
Scruffy
Adorable Office Pup
Scruffy loves going on walks with his master and coming to church to hang out in the office (because there are always treats waiting for him). Scruffy spends his office days relaxing in “his” chair where he can watch the birds and squirrels romping outside without him.
Scruffy also loves belly rubs and meeting visitors who come to the church office.
Scruffy’s favorite Bible verse is Matthew 19:19.
Our office hours are Monday – Thursday from 9:30 AM-12:30 PM. If you have questions about what Minnewashta Church can offer you, upcoming events or general inquiries, call 952-474-8995, or stop by and we’llbe happy to answer your questions.