Leadership
Rev. Everett Henes
On June 1, 2008, Everett Henes, a licentiate of the Presbytery of Michigan and Ontario, began his labors as a summer intern at Hillsdale OPC. During the Summer Everett underwent his ordination examinations in the OPC, completing them at the Fall meeting of the Presbytery. On September 26th, Everett was ordained and installed as pastor at Hillsdale OPC, through Grace Reformed, the mother church in Walkerton, IN. When the church was organized, on April 17th, 2015, a new call to serve as pastor of HOPC was extended. Pastor Everett and his wife, Kimberly have five children, Everett, Christian, Calvin, Michayla and Aliya.
Everett was born in Anaheim, California and grew up in California’s High Desert area. He became a Christian in Jr. High School and shortly after that time began teaching God’s word. He spent several years serving in youth and other ministries. In 2001 the Lord opened Everett’s eyes to the truths of the doctrines of grace. He went back to school and earned a Bachelor’s degree in philosophy from California State University, San Bernardino. Following this, he attended Westminster Theological Seminary near Philadelphia, PA, graduating in May 2008 with a Master of Divinity degree. Everett believes in continuing his education while serving in the ministry. In May 2015 he completed a Master of Theology (Th.M.) in Systematic Theology through Puritan Reformed Seminary in Grand Rapids and in 2020 he completed his Doctor of Ministry (D.Min) at Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary.
Our Session
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Pastor Everett A. Henes
Pastor Everett A. Henes was ordained by the OPC and installed as the church planting pastor at Hillsdale on September 26, 2008. After the congregation petitioned the Presbytery to be recognized as a new and separate work, Everett was installed as pastor on April 17th, 2015. Everett grew up in Southern California and enjoys when the sun comes out in South Michigan.
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Ruling Elder Dr. Richard M. Gamble
Dr. Richard M. Gamble first attended an OPC in 1990 and has been a member of an OP congregation since 1994. He has served as a ruling elder for over 25 years. He moved to Hillsdale in 2006 to teach history at Hillsdale College.
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Ruling Elder Paul Meyer
Ruling Elder Paul Meyer joined the session in 2023. He is a retired Army officer and now is the editor of an organic farming magazine.
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Ruling Elder Dr. Christopher Hamilton
Ruling Elder Dr. Christopher Hamilton joined the session in 2017. Dr. Hamilton and his family was part of the original core group of Hillsdale OPC. He teaches Chemistry at Hillsdale College.
Our Deacons
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John Davis
Deacon Emeritus
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Calvin Stockdale
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Elias McConnell