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    • Eric Rust - Founding/Lead Pastor

      Eric & Nicole have served as our lead pastors since they started Cedar Hills Church in their home in 2001. Eric grew up in the mountains of northern California and met Nicole while studying at Northwest University (Seattle, WA). Nicole grew up in Sandpoint where they married in the summer of 1994. Eric received his master’s degree from AGTS in 2008. Serving Cedar Hills—leading, teaching, and loving this community is one of their greatest passions. The Rusts are an outdoor family, loving time on the lake or camping in the mountains of North Idaho. Eric & Nicole have three kids, Courtney, Mitchell and Madelyn.


      eric@cedarhillschurch.com

      • Weston Grillo - Gathering Ministries

        Weston joined the team in late 2012. He grew up in Central California just south of Yosemite National Park. Weston’s wife Kim was born and raised in central Canada. They were married in the spring of 2006 and have 4 children; Lucca, Olivia (Oli), Seth and Giovanni (Gio). Weston and Kim met while they were serving with Youth With A Mission in Denver, Colorado. In YWAM they served in different traveling ministries and attended numerous short-term equipping schools. Before coming to Cedar Hills, Weston spent six years as a music director for a church plant in Central California, developing teams in creating atmospheres for experiencing Jesus through music and media. This included training and equipping bands teams, production teams, and leaders to use their talents, gifts and skills. The Grillos enjoy snowboarding, boating, camping, food, photography and videography, building, music, and movies.


        weston@cedarhillschurch.com

      • Alyssa McLaughlin - Discipleship Ministries

        Alyssa and her husband Casey have been a part of Cedar Hills since 2005. Together they have three children, Libby, Chase, and Israel. Alyssa now serves as our discipleship ministries leader, overseeing spiritual growth from birth through adult discipleship, as well as our guest services teams and connection ministries. She is passionate that everyone finds a place to belong at Cedar Hills. She was born and raised in Sandpoint, and graduated from Northwest University with her Masters in Leadership. Alyssa is now pursuing her PhD in intergenerational discipleship.


        alyssa@cedarhillschurch.com

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        • Kristine Antilla - Kids Ministries

          Kristine and her husband Dan moved to Sandpoint in 2017 from Gig Harbor, WA. You can usually find them exploring the outdoors with a thermos of strong coffee in their backpacks. Kristine taught 4th grade for several years before becoming the Kids Leader at a church in Gig Harbor, and now Cedar Hills. They have a married daughter who lives in Texas. Kristine graduated from Northwest University with a BA in Elem Ed. She loves her new, more rugged North Idaho lifestyle. Splitting firewood is a new favorite hobby.


          kristine@cedarhillschurch.com

          • Margi Gunter - Operations

            Margi joined the team in early 2022 but has been a part of Cedar Hills for many years. Margi moved to Sandpoint in 2006 when she married her husband, Clint, a fourth generation Sandpoint native. Together they’re trying to keep up with their triplets Vivi, Ali and Vince and all of their activities including sports, skiing, boating and lake living. Margi serves as Director of Operations, stewarding our facilities, infrastructure and finances so the Ministry Leads can do what they do best. Margi holds a degree in Marketing and a Masters in Business Administration. 


            margi@cedarhillschurch.com



            margi@cedarhillschurch.com

          • Kim Crofoot - Office Administrator

            Kim and her husband Tom moved to Sandpoint in fall of 2022 from the mountains of Northern California. She spent over 25 years as an executive administrator and is super excited to  help the staff and serve our congregants!  In her spare time, Kim really likes to make things whether that be sewing, knitting, cross-stitching or baking. She and Tom share three boys and one girl and 11 grandchildren!  


            kim@cedarhillschurch.com

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            • Student Life Ministries - Volunteer Team

              We have an incredible group of people investing in our students each and every week.

              Will & Jessica Andry

              Justin Benz

              Brandon Puckett

              Ali Espinoza

              Maddie Wuthrich

              Abigail Puckett

              Heather Draggoo


              students@cedarhillschurch.com

              • Sherri Lies - Kids Coordinator

                Sherri is our awesome Basecamp Coordinator and along with her husband Scott, has been with Cedar Hills for many years. The couple have four awesome adult children Alan, Amanda, Austin and Avery who have given them three totally adorable grandkids. Scott and Sherri love exploring beautiful North Idaho and being outdoors, but the favorite pastime would be being surrounded by family and friends!


                Sheri is passionate about healthy environments for kids who all could use positive encouragement, words and love.  A little sparkle goes a long way!


                sherri@cedarhillschurch.com

              • Jen Howerton - Bookkeeper

                Jen grew up in Coeur d’Alene, moving to Sandpoint in 2001 with her husband to be closer to family property. Jen has been a part of Cedar Hills since 2004 and currently serves as our Assistant Bookkeeper. Jake and Jen have two kids, one who has flown the nest and one still finishing high school. Jen is crafty and loves to fish, spending time on the lake. 


                jen@cedarhillschurch.com

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                  • Deb Dickerson - Online Coordinator

                    Deb joined the team in early 2023. Deb grew up in New Jersey but has been in the West for most of her adult life. Deb has been involved in business coaching, and online development throughout her career. When not coaching small businesses, or expanding Cedar Hills' online campus, you'll find Deb hiking or skiing, or generally in the outdoors.


                    deborah@cedarhillschurch.com

                  • Melanie Hoggan - Communications

                    Melanie joined the team in August 2023. She grew up in SLC, Utah as did her husband, Andrew. They were married in the spring of 1995 and have 4 children; Madison, Lauren, Thomas and Claire. Melanie received her Bachelors of Arts in Ministry and Theology, and is currently working on her Masters in Specialized Ministry with an emphasis in Social Media Ministry.

                    Before coming to Cedar Hills, Melanie spent 28 years as a performance group tour director leading groups to perform nationally and internationally for business, government, civic, and non-profit events. She has also served on state and national teaching teams and boards working with piano, violin, and viola students from ages 3 through college developing technical, artistry, and leadership skills. The Hoggans enjoy snowboarding, skiing, hiking, horseback riding, and their numerous animals on their North Idaho hobby farm.


                    melanie@cedarhillschurch.com

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