Hi,
I’m Pastor Jim
Tieszen. I’ve been married to Faith for more than 30 years. We have two
adult children and a grand dog. Faith has been teaching kindergarten
at Austin school since 1985. I’ve been Hillside’s pastor since 1983.
My bachelor’s degree is from Crown College in Minnesota. My master’s
and doctorate degrees are from Bethel Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota.
I believe that every human being craves a connection to spiritual reality. At Hillside I lead a small crowd of individuals who are engaged in doing just that. What we have found is that spiritual reality finds its shape and strength in Christianity. Christianity works. It comes through on its promise to bring spiritual life and hope in this world and the next.
That’s why I’m at Hillside. I’m an imperfect person on a spiritual journey with a wonderful group of other imperfect people. After several visits you may wish to join us.
If you have visited Hillside and worshipped with us or plan to visit Hillside and worship with us, we would like to hear from you. Please fill the form below to provide us with your information. I would like to pray for you and contact you. You may also write or call me at the address below.
May God bless you.
Pastor Jim
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You can also contact us at:
Pastor Jim Tieszen
Hillside Community Church
1800 Constance
Vermillion, SD 57069
605-624-4862
E-mail: hillsidecccma@msn.com



