Pastor Tony Sparrow has been ministering at Canyon Hill since 2020. He has a bachelor’s degree from Trevecca Nazarene University, two master’s degrees from Nazarene Theological Seminary, and a doctorate of ministry from Asbury Theological Seminary. He is married to Lindsey and has two children, Wesley and Kate. They enjoy family adventures and are excited about all that Idaho has to offer. His other interests include basketball, disc golf, and reading.
Our Pastors
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Rev. DR. Tony Sparrow
lead pastor
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Rev. richard vasquez
Associate Pastor,
Church Operations & Resources
Pastor Rich has been ministering in several roles at Canyon Hill since 2002 when he graduated from Northwest Nazarene University with a B.S. in Business Administration. He also earned his M.A. in Church Leadership from Southern Nazarene University in 2009. Rich is an ordained elder (2006) in the Church of the Nazarene. He also serves as a chaplain with local law enforcement. He enjoys spending time with his wife and 3 children. He also loves cars and motorcycles. He grew up in Colorado and was called to ministry at Goldenbell summer camp. Previously he served in ministry at Nampa First Church of the Nazarene from 1996-2002.
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REV. JEN VASQUEZ
ASSOCIATE pASTOR,
Children and their Families,
Administration.
Pastor Jen has been ministering at Canyon Hill since 2002. She graduated from NNU in 1997 with a B.A. in Religious Studies. She was ordained as an elder in the Church of the Nazarene in 2006. She is a mom to three kids (four, if you count Rich). She enjoys reading magazines, bike riding, hiking, and she would love to cook if there wasn't so much cleanup. She is a Seahawks fan and loves to cheer for her Seattle teams.
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Lindsey Sparrow
ASSOCIATE PASTOR,
WORSHIP
Pastor Lindsey has served on staff at her home church in Vallejo, CA and in Venice, FL. She was a resident director for three years at Trevecca Nazarene University where she shared life with college students, in the dorm, around a table in the cafeteria, or at school events. She had the honor of preaching in chapel on several occasions. Her passion is the mission of the church and she longs to see it be a faithful witness to God's work of redemption and restoration for all of creation. She loves the great outdoors and if given the chance would hike every weekend if she could. She loves taking adventures with her family and is happiest when she gets to be outside with her family and friends. Lindsey earned her Masters of Divinity from Nazarene Theological Seminary.
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MITCH BIRNEL
ASSOCIATE PASTOR,
YOUTH & THEIR FAMILIES
mitch@canyonhill.org
Mitch answered a call to ministry his senior year of high school. Since then, he has been faithfully following this call that led him to NNU to get his Bachelors in Youth Ministry and now to Nazarene Theological Seminary to get his M.Div. He has served as a young adult pastor, a prison chaplain, and is currently serving as an Army Chaplain in the National Guard. His wife, Lexy, teaches second grade at Endeavor Elementary. Together they have a young daughter, Amelia, and two crazy dogs. In his free time, Mitch likes to snowboard, hike, and have coffee with friends.
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Revs. AGATHA & PEDRO ANDRADE
CO-PASTORS,
ESPERANZA EN CHRISTO
Pastors Pedro and Agatha have been ministering to Esperanza en Christo since 2014.
