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Rev. Craig Duke
Craig was appointed pastor of Hillside in June 1999. Originally from Carmel, Indiana, he graduated from Ball State University in 1982 with an English Major to teach high school. He entered the family retail business soon after his student teaching completion until his call to ordained ministry which occurred in 1983. Craig enrolled at Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary in 1984 and graduated with a Master of Divinity Degree in 1988. It was there that he met and married Linda. Together they have one child, Tiffany born in 1998.
Rev. Duke comes from a diverse background of education and experience that have prepared him well for ministry. His leadership at Hillside for the past 9 years has been a style mixed with boldness and creativity. With God’s guidance, he has led this faith community through transition to the fruition of a dream to become a community church.
In addition to his leadership of Hillside, Craig enjoys spending as much time as possible with his family, volunteering at Tiffany’s school, camping ministry with his wife Linda, and strong involvement in the community through the Domestic Violence Task Force. He loves the Chicago Bears football team, his favorite movie is “It’s A Wonderful Life,” and he loves the opportunity to retreat to the outdoors.
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Rev. Brian Cook
Rev. Brian Cook has been serving the ministry of Hillside United Methodist Church since 2006. Currrently Brian is the Worship Pastor assisting in all aspects of worship. While serving part-time at Hillside Church, he is also the full-time Director of Campus Ministries for Vincennes University where he serves as Campus Minister. At Vincennes University he ministers to students, faculty, and staff through weekly Bible studies, worship, community building events, service projects, and mission opportunities. We are excited about the ministry relationship between Hillside Church and Vincennes University.
Although originally from Missouri, Brian came to Indiana to attend college at Oakland City University from where he graduated in 1990. In December of 2006, he completed his Master of Divinity degree from Oakland City University. Brian brings with him the diversity that has been Hillside's blessing. His ordination with The General Baptist Church makes it possible for him to take on the duties and responsibilities of a United Methodist pastor while on staff with Hillside. He has been in fulltime minsitry since 1998 serving churches in Missouri and Indiana.
Besides serving Hillside and Campus Ministries at Vincennes University, Brian is involved in Sports Ministry with Fellowship of Christian Athletes. This sports ministry opportunity opens doors for our community ministries as Brian serves local middle & high schools and colleges throughout the Wabash Valley Area.
In his free time he enjoys coaching baseball, following his favorite hockey team, hunting, fishing, reading, and spending time with his family. Since 1988, Brian has been married to Michelle and they have one son, Caleb. Together they enjoy the ministry, worship, and servant ministry opportunities available at Hillside.
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Julie Goedde
Julie Goedde is the new Hillside Preschool director and lives in Haubstadt with husband, Tom, and their 5 children, four girls and one boy. She has over 13 years of experience in a preschool and daycare setting. Julie earned a Child Development Accreditation and continues her education taking Elementary Education and Child Development classes. She looks forward to a very rewarding experience at Hillside.
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