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. Tony Sparrow
lead pastor
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Rev. rich vasquez
EXECUTIVE/youth PASTOR
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. Rich is an ordained elder in the Church of the Nazarene and currently serves as Canyon Hill's youth pastor as well as NYI President for the Intermountain District. He is also an Assistant Director of Admissions at NNU. Rich enjoys spending time with his wife and 3 children. He also loves cars and motorcycles.
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REV. JEN VASQUEZ
Associate pastor & OFFICE MANAGER
Pastor Jen has been ministering at Canyon Hill since 2002. 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, and she would love to cook if there wasn't so much cleanup.
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Rev. AGATHA & rev. PEDRO ANDRADE
CO-PASTORS ESPERANZA EN CHRISTO
Pastors Pedro and Agatha have been ministering to Esperanza en Christo since 2014.
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CARISSA NOHRENBERG
Children's Pastor
Pastor Carissa has been working with both youth and children since 2017. She received her district ministerial license during the 2020 online district assembly of the Intermountain District Church of the Nazarene.
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Lindsey Sparrow
Associate Pastor
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 occasions during her time as a Resident Director and even years following. 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 and bike every weekend if she could. She loves taking adventures with her husband Tony, son Wesley, and daughter, Kate and is happiest when she gets to be outside with her family and friends. Lindsey earned her Masters of Divinity from Nazarene Theological Seminary and is honored to use her degree and experience to serve the church and the community.
