Lead Pastor: Erik Boulier
Pastor Erik and his wife, Pam, moved to Ripon in December of 2015. Before serving as our Lead Pastor he was the Chi Alpha Director at South Dakota State University for six years and served nine years as Associate Pastor at Pacific Springs Church in Omaha.
Pastor has a heart to connect people with Jesus, help them continue to grow in their spiritual journey and to empower them to go make a difference in their workplaces, neighborhoods and homes.
Children’s Pastor: Jaci Wigchers
Jaci joined the Hillside ministry team in the Fall of 2016 and earned her Pastoral Credentials in the Spring of 2025. Jaci grew up in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, attended Mount Senario College and earned a B.A. in Broadfield Art. She teaches full time Kindergarten through Eighth grade Art in Rosendale.
Office Administrator:
Hannah Granados
Hannah Started Serving as our part time Office Administrator in August of 2020.
She is also involved with our Worship Team, Youth Group and Nursery.
Youth Leader: Adrian Granados
Adrian started serving as youth group leader in the fall of 2021 and Assistant to the Lead Pastor since 2024. He has been a member of Hillside Assembly his whole life. He serves the church in other capacities including his role on the worship team.
Adrian is currently a high school and middle school Spanish teacher in Ripon as well as teaching at Hillside Academy.
Wellness Chaplin & Worship Leader: Robben Gitzel
Robben started serving as the Wellness Chaplin in 2025. He has been serving on the worship team since 2016. He transitioned to Worship Team Leader in the Fall of 2024. Robben also works full time making deliveries for UPS.
Robben is passionate about serving the Lord through worship and song as well as helping people to grow in their “whole health”.