our staff
I'm Theo, and I joined the team at Hilmar Covenant Church as the youth pastor in July of 2017. I've been a serving in vocational youth ministry ever since I graduated from Multnomah Bible College in Portland, Oregon back in 2003.
I married my wife Kyndria two weeks after graduating from Bible College. I have two youth group aged daughters, Parker and Gianna. My wife and kids are easily my most favorite people in the world.
In my spare time, I love basketball, photography, eating at adventurous places, and Star Wars. I am also currently enrolled at North Park Theological Seminary, working on my Masters degree in Christian Ministry.
Katherine Schoen
Senior Pastor
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Hi, my name is Ashley. I was raised at Hilmar Covenant and I am beyond happy and blessed to be a part of the staff. I am currently attending The Masters College and I am majoring in Christian Ministry. I hope to continue pursuing a career in children's ministry or to expand into youth ministry. I love working with kids because of the innocence they bring to stories we have heard all of our lives. They provide a whole new outlook and it is something that I love because I can learn from them. I am so thankful for the opportunity to work with kids and this amazing staff
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Leslie Oliveira
Hilmar Christian Children's Center Director
I'm Theo, and I joined the team at Hilmar Covenant Church as the youth pastor in July of 2017. I've been a serving in vocational youth ministry ever since I graduated from Multnomah Bible College in Portland, Oregon back in 2003.
I married my wife Kyndria two weeks after graduating from Bible College. I have two youth group aged daughters, Parker and Gianna. My wife and kids are easily my most favorite people in the world.
In my spare time, I love basketball, photography, eating at adventurous places, and Star Wars. I am also currently enrolled at North Park Theological Seminary, working on my Masters degree in Christian Ministry.
I am Megan, and I after growing up here at Hilmar Covenant and being involved in various ministries, I am now officially on staff as Nursery and Preschool Coordinator. I plan out curriculum for our youngest members and coordinate our volunteers for this age group.
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I married my husband Brandon in February of 2013 and we have two little girls: Chloe, who is in kindergarten, and Lexi, who is 2 years old. In my spare time (what's that?) I enjoy reading, watching TV, and going to Disneyland as often as possible
Sam Postma
Facilities Maintenance Technician
I'm Theo, and I joined the team at Hilmar Covenant Church as the youth pastor in July of 2017. I've been a serving in vocational youth ministry ever since I graduated from Multnomah Bible College in Portland, Oregon back in 2003.
I married my wife Kyndria two weeks after graduating from Bible College. I have two youth group aged daughters, Parker and Gianna. My wife and kids are easily my most favorite people in the world.
In my spare time, I love basketball, photography, eating at adventurous places, and Star Wars. I am also currently enrolled at North Park Theological Seminary, working on my Masters degree in Christian Ministry.
2024 Council Members
Third Term
MaryEllen Durjava: Chair
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Jeff Strom: Treasurer
Second Term
Brandon McNeal: Vice Chair
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Robert Vargas
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Steve Barnes
First Term
Andy Danbom​
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Becky Nyman
Don Dwight​
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Karen Tate