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…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 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 enjoy the authenticity of Job and the real suffering he wrestled with and yet still God 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.
Sylvia Hansen
Church Administrative Assistant
Where are you from?
I was born in Longview, WA, but raised in Spokane.
When did you start at Bethlehem?
I started working at Bethlehem in July 2009, moving from Oso, WA, to take the position of Administrative Assistant here at BLC. This was a huge change for me, as I had been living in Western WA for 30 years, working in automotive warehousing for 25 years, and coming into an office position. However, I did know that God had called me to come here.
What is something unique about you?
After Jesus chased me down for a few years, I finally gave up and went to church in 2001. I am so blessed that I listened to Jesus’ voice calling me.
What do you like to do for fun?
For fun reading, antiquing, and quilting, although I have not made a quilt for about 4 years now. Hopefully, I will feel the quilting bug again soon (have lots of fabric stored.)
What is your favorite Bible Verse/Book of the Bible, and why?
Proverbs 20:24
A man’s steps are from the Lord; how then can man understand his way?
I love this verse because it is the mystery of being a believer.
