By Vickie Denning, Communications
Welcome to our newest staff members, Annie Hilding and Erin Cowan! Annie is joining our team as Ministry Narrator and Erin as Student Ministry Director. These new staff roles are intended to help us improve our ministries’ reach and effectiveness as we respond to changing times. Get to know Annie and Erin and their excitement for their new roles.
What is a Ministry Narrator?
A Ministry Narrator is responsible for telling the story of TVLC ministries in a way that produces excitement for God’s work in our midst, inspires support, and invites participation.
What does Annie bring to this role?
Annie brings a variety of experiences to her role. She has worked in marketing and communications as well as sales, finance, and event planning. She interned with a church as a Marketing-Communications specialist, worked as a Marketing Manager, and designed websites for churches. At TVLC, Annie sings in the Chancel Choir, works on the youth room design team, and shared her musical talents with us in online Wednesday evening devotions. Annie has a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin River Falls where she majored in Marketing-Communications and minored in Business Communication.
More about Annie
Annie grew up in Woodbury, MN, and has always been active in the church. She has attended Bible camps and has been a camp counselor and Assistant Program Director at summer camps. She is married to Pastor Stephen Hilding and they have two dogs, George and Arthur.
What does Annie have to say?
“I am very excited to work with and serve the people of God at TVLC. I look forward to being the Ministry Narrator, partnering to share the wonderful stories of our congregation through videos, photos, and social media.”
What is a Student Ministry Director?
A Student Ministry Director is responsible for building relationships with high school students and their families, providing opportunities for faith growth, and putting faith into action.
What does Erin bring to the role?
Erin brings a wealth of experience working with students to her role. She has volunteered with student ministries since high school and at TVLC since 1996. At TVLC, Erin has been a youth leader and led groups to the ELCA Youth Gatherings. She attended the ELCA Youth Ministry Network Extravaganza in February to, in Erin’s words, “freshen my skills and rejuvenate my energy.” Erin sings in the Chancel Choir and directs Women’s Ministry Events along with her mother, Phoebe Coleman. Erin is a fulltime Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with a Master’s of Science in Nursing from ASU.
More about Erin
Erin is a native Tucsonan and attended Sahuaro High School. She grew up in Rincon Congregational United Church of Christ church. Erin has two children, Dylan and Dana, who were both baptized and confirmed at TVLC. She has two 8-month-old puppies.
What does Erin have to say?
“I LOVE HIGH SCHOOL TEENAGERS! I love their energy and their thoughtful questions. I love the mix between them wanting to be grown-up but also being silly and childlike. I love watching their faith grow and transform as they think about what they really believe and why. I am excited to join the staff in an official capacity to better support and lead the transformation of high school youth ministry at TVLC into whatever God has in store for us!”
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