Leadership at Hillside

 

We believe that the responsibility for leadership should be shared by elders, qualified and called by the Holy Spirit. Elders are primarily concerned with the spiritual well-being of the fellowship, guiding, encouraging and disciplining where appropriate. They also share much of the Bible teaching.

 

We currently have two elders at Hillside.

 

Sam Bonar

Sam Bonar has been a member of the church since 1982, when he married Hazel, and moved to Ballymena.

 

He is a partner in the Grove Veterinary Centre and has two daughters. The eldest of these, Louise, leads our KidZone Church ministry, while Fiona is currently studying at the University of Edinburgh.

 

As well as his role as an elder, Sam oversees Hillside’s worship team and is a keen singer,He is passionate about building bridges with individuals and families in the local community.

 

 

 

Alan Clarke

Alan Clarke is a semi-retired Physics teacher and a life-long Ballymena resident, who has been with the church from its foundation in 1979.He has a wealth of experience and wisdom to draw on and is a diligent student of God’s word.

 

Alan acts as church secretary, taking particular responsibility for our accounts and missionary contacts.In the past, Alan has been a Sunday school teacher, and continues to contribute to our children’s and/or youth ministries wherever possible.

 

In recent years, he has played a vital role in co-ordinating the visits of our American teams.

 

 

A deacon is called to an important work of service in the church, taking more responsibility for practical aspects of church life, as well as supporting and advising the elders.

 

We currently have two deacons.

 

 

Terrence Harkness

Terrence Harkness has been a committed member of Hillside for around 20 years and has a real vision for God’s work in the Dunclug area.

 

As a local businessman, Terry has always been a great source of ideas and valuable contacts. He recently married Glynis and they make their home in nearby Kells.

 

 

 

Ian McKeown

Ian McKeown joined us at Hillside, along with his wife Nicola, around 5 years ago. As one half of Ballymena-based Absolute Technologies, Ian quickly found his niche at Hillside, managing all of our audio-visual needs.

 

Much more then ‘just the sound-man’, however, Ian is interested and involved in all aspects of church life. He & Nicola are particularly concerned with developing Hillside’s ministry to teenagers and young people.