Our team
Lead Pastor
Alex Portillo
Pastor Alex graduated from Burman University with an undergraduate degree in Religious Studies & Biblical languages and Andrews University with a Masters in Divinity. He is currently working on his Doctorate in Ministry at Portland Seminary. He is passionate about spiritual disciplines, wisdom literature, and expository preaching. His personal interests are in weightlifting and specialty coffee. He is a husband, father, pastor, and amateur writer. He lives in Vancouver, WA, with his wife Chelsea, their son Ismael, and their dog Nimbus.
Elder
Larry Gibson
Elder Larry is a kind-hearted person who loves to help. When he is not serving at the church, he is a successful business man. He is a husband, father, grandfather, and electrician.
Elder
Head Elder
Kevin Healey
Kevin Healey is a prayer warrior who deeply loves the Lord. He has served the Hockinson Heights church for many years.
Kalvin Morauske
Elder Kalvin has faithfully served Hockinson Heights for many years. Currently, he teaches early teens and youth Sabbath school and assists with audio-visual. He is passionate about helping others (especially students) know that God's Word can be trusted. His personal interest is in understanding the natural world, health, and self-improvement. He is a husband, father, grandfather, and home health physical therapist.