Andrea Trochuck

My name is Andrea. I grew up going to Pillar and my husband and I are part of the Pillar Warehouse community. I work for Holland Hospital as a nurse. I am so excited to help lead middle school youth group this year because I remember the huge impact my youth group leaders had on my life and in my … Read More

Anna Walta

Hi my name is Anna and I am a former Hope grad. After moving out to CO I came back to the Holland area to work as a nurse. This is my second year leading middle school youth group and I’m super excited to continue watching the students grow in their faith and authenticity week by week!

Nikki Meyaard

I’m from Holland and currently live in Zeeland with my husband and our dog, Sunday. I love my job as an interior designer for a local home builder. I’m excited to lead this year to help cultivate faith rooted friendships and study the book of John!

Jane Altevogt

My name is Jane! I am a recent Hope graduate turned working adult. I have been a member of the Pillar community for the past six years and serve on both the worship team and as a middle school leader. I have always had a huge heart for middle schoolers, as I remember being one herself, and I’m super stoked … Read More

Ethan McClure

Hi, my name is Ethan, I’m a student at Hope majoring in religion. Pouring into students, and helping them on their faith journey in whatever way I can is something that I find incredibly life giving, and I’m excited to get to do that at Pillar Youth Group this year!

Seth Crampsey

My name is Seth, and I work as a Pastoral Resident at Pillar! I love youth ministry, engaging with students big and small questions, and preserving opportunities for play and delight with them! I don’t ever want to stop being a kid myself so I love helping students preserve that sense of wonder in themselves as they grow and learn!

Prayer Reflection #6

As he came near and saw the city, he wept over it, saying, ‘If you, even you, had only recognized on this day the things that make for peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes. Indeed, the days will come upon you, when your enemies will set up ramparts around you and surround you, and hem you in … Read More

Prayer Reflection #5

As he approached Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging. When he heard a crowd going by, he asked what was happening. They told him, ‘Jesus of Nazareth* is passing by.’ Then he shouted, ‘Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!’ Those who were in front sternly ordered him to be quiet; but he shouted even … Read More