Church Staff and Leadership

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.

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. 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, about a decade earlier.

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 preparing the Bulletin, sending out the announcements, updating the website and facebook page, as well as assisting Pastor Grant with the sermon upload, which can be found on youtube via the website. Email is being checked regularly and is the best way to reach out.

She and husband, Harvey, were married at Minnewashta in 1981. While they currently can’t be there, they especially loved to be at “the lake” during the summer months.

Carol’s favorite Bible verses are Ephesians 5:19; 2 Chronicles 5:13 and John 3:16