David H Hillis

Feeling a bit nostalgic tonight as I just learned that my childhood pastor passed away from illness a few months ago. Pastor David H. Hillis was more than just a pastor, evangelist, visionary....he was a friend and the reason my heart beats for Christ the way it does. He was so instrumental in helping me navigate life and godliness in my most formidable years. I remember he was a man of God, a man of the Word and a man who wasn´t afraid to invite me along as a young person to just do life with him, whether it was going downtown to evangelize or going to the beach to enjoy a day of surf and sand. We had Pastor and his wife over for dinner often, and he would in turn take me and my brothers to lunch or to the beach. Pastor Dave was the reason I went to Word of Life and the reason my life took the trajectory that it did.

My brain is awash with memories of life growing up at Norfolk Garden Baptist Church and Pastor Dave Hillis. I can honestly say that I would not be the Christ follower I am today without his influence, instruction, and mentorship. He will forever be my favorite pastor and I am just sorry we lost touch over the years....

Pastor Dave was a phenomenal teacher and spoke when my first husband passed away. Wonderful stories and so much love to hundreds of people.