Bethlehem Lutheran Church Staff
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Josh Hileman
Pastor
Where are you from?
Born and raised in the Auburn, WA area, but have since lived all over the country.
When did you start at Bethlehem?
I received a call to serve here at Bethlehem in 2022. My first service as Pastor here was Christmas Eve 2023…Yikes!
What is something unique about you?
I was medically retired from the Marine Corps due to injuries sustained in Afghanistan. Oh, and I have the most amazing wife in the world.
What do you like to do for fun?
I enjoy telling people about Jesus, reading, hiking, basketball, football, and baseball, as well as hanging out with my four crazy kids. If you ask my wife, I will probably take college classes forever.
What is your favorite Bible Verse/Book of the Bible, and why?
My favorite verse is Titus 2:11 because it emphasizes that the gift of salvation found in Jesus is for all people.
My favorite book is either Job or the Book of Judges. I really enjoy Judges because it shows how God continues to use messed-up people like me to bring about His goodness. Recently, I have begun to appreciate the authenticity of Job and the real suffering he endured, and yet God still comforted him.
Grace Macduff
Ministries Coordinator
Where are you from?
I’m a native Tri-Citian.
When did you start at Bethlehem?
I’ve been at Bethlehem since I was eight years old, but I just started my position here in 2024.
What is something unique about you?
I can’t come up with just one. When I was two, I insisted on eating my French fries with horseradish sauce at a family dinner. I still love spicy foods to this day. My curly red hair? My own curls gave me the passion to pursue a career as a cosmetologist. I still work full-time behind a chair in addition to my work here at BL.
What do you like to do for fun?
International travel (ten countries so far!), gardening, biking, organizing, and spending time with friends and family.
What is your favorite Bible Verse/Book of the Bible, and why?
Exodus 34:5-8
God’s Sovereignty, love, and justice are clearly spoken to us from God’s own mouth. Though this world is uncertain, one thing is always certain: God Himself and His love for His creation.
Kim McCourtie
Church Administrative Assistant
Where are you from?
I was born and raised in Pasco, WA.
When did you start at Bethlehem?
I have been here at Bethlehem since 2013, when our oldest son started Pre-School. I have been volunteering in the school since then and started working in the Church in December 2025.
What is something unique about you?
Something unique about me, is I like to bake Sourdough Bread from scratch.
What do you like to do for fun?
Right now, my fun is supporting my kids in all of their sports and passions and spending family time at home with our dogs. I do like to garden and can when I have the time.
What is your favorite Bible Verse/Book of the Bible, and why?
Proverbs 16:9 “We can make our own plans, but the Lord’s purpose will prevail.” Why because God is in control not me.