"You are the light of the world like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden" - Matthew 5:14
Our leadership team consists of elders and deacons who meet together regularly.
Elders are qualified and called by the Holy Spirit to oversee the spiritual well-being of the fellowship, guiding, encouraging and disciplining where appropriate. They also share much of the Bible teaching.
Deacons are called by the Holy Spirit to an important work of service in the church, supporting and advising the elders, and taking responsibility for practical aspects of church life.
Alan is a retired Physics teacher and a life-long Ballymena resident, who has been with the church from its foundation in 1979. He is a diligent student of God’s word and shares the Bible teaching ministry.
Alan is the church secretary, managing our accounts and missionary contacts. As a former Sunday School teacher, he has a deep interest in young people and continues to contribute to our children’s work wherever possible.
Sam has been a member of the church since 1982, when he married Hazel, and moved to Ballymena.
He is a partner in Grove Veterinary Centre and has two daughters. Louise, recently married to Stephen, leads our KidZone ministry, and sings with the worship group, while Fiona lives and works in Belfast.
As well as sharing in Bible teaching, Sam is responsible for pastoral care at Hillside. He is also a keen singer, whether enjoying modern praise songs, leading traditional hymns, or joining in with the children’s choruses at KidZone.
Terry has been a committed member at Hillside for over 20 years and has a real vision for the church to grow and be relevant to the local community
As a local businessman, who volunteers with Gideons International, Terry has always been a great source of ideas and new contacts. One of his roles is the coordinating of speakers and special events on Sunday evenings.
Terry is married to Glynis and lives in Kells, with their two young daughters, Zara and Grace.
Ian and his wife Nicola joined Hillside in 2003. As one half of Ballymena-based Absolute Technologies, Ian manages all of our audio-visual needs and oversees the worship team, where Nicola sings.
Ian is interested and involved in all aspects of church life, both on a practical and spiritual level. He and Nicola have a special interest in the role of home groups in church fellowship.
The McKeowns are also committed to charity work with the ‘Hope and a Future’ Ethiopian Schools’ Project.
Robin and his wife Heather have been members at Hillside for many years. They have three grown-up children and four grandchildren.
Robin is a retired businessman who brings valuable experience and expertise to his role of coordinating church maintenance. He also shares in the responsibility for pastoral care.