Staff & Leadership
Our Incredible Staff
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(He/Him)
Years ago, Craig enrolled in the architecture program at Montana State University.
While there, he was introduced to a wide diversity of people and faiths that he had never experienced before.
This diversity exposed the narrow understanding of God that Craig possessed. Craig faced a daunting question, "Does God only love a small, select group of people who believe the right things or does God really love every living person?"
He graduated from Montana State University and immediately enrolled at La Sierra University. While at LSU, Craig was introduced to a wider, more inclusive, and loving God. After a few years, he earned his Masters of Divinity degree.
After a few more years, Craig and the Founding Board established Paradox Church. In 2022, Craig graduated from George Fox University with a Doctor of Ministry. His focus was a film series to help Christians process Biblical Contradictions in a healthy way.
God still regularly exposes the narrow understanding of God that Craig has. And Craig's faith continues to change.
At Paradox, Craig's greatest joy is to walk through life with others as they and he experience the ever-expanding and overflowing excess of God's love.
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(She/Her)
Hi, my name is Jasmine Bilbao and I'm so grateful to be serving you at Paradox. I have considered this church to be my spiritual home since 2016 and have loved growing with this community. I started working part-time with just social media in February 2021 but now have the creative freedom to do more since working full time in April 2022.
My favorite thing about this church is the community and how everyone can come from different places, backgrounds, and opinions together in worship. I love working with the various teams and brainstorming ideas on how we can all be more loving people.
Some of my hobbies include spending time with my friends and family, doing something active outdoors, and singing.
Thank you so much for giving me the ability to create a space for all of us and for being a part of it! I'm truly grateful to be here.
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(She/Her)
Hi, I’m Hailey Smith! My family and I have been a part of Paradox since the very beginning, and growing with this community during my teens and twenties has shaped so much of who I am today. I was so excited to introduce my husband, Rory, to Paradox in 2018, and now we get to grow together in this amazing community.
I previously served on the Elder Board and am now honored to serve as the Communications Associate. With over five years of freelance experience in social media, I’ve had the privilege of helping Paradox expand its presence online and connect even more deeply with our wonderful community.
In my free time, Rory and I love to explore new places, try new foods, take our dog, Rotini, to the park, and stay active!
Thank you for allowing me to serve you in this role! If you see me at church, come say hello—I’d love to meet you!
Church Leadership
At Paradox, we have three official leadership groups. The Elder Board is responsible for the spiritual health and direction of the church. The Trustee Board oversees the finances and the facilities of our congregation. And the Personnel Committee advises the Lead Pastor in staff leadership and resolutions.
⸺ We can't wait to meet youCoffee with Our Pastor
Got questions or looking to dive in? Grab a coffee with our pastor, who loves to listen and help you find community. So many folks have walked away from these coffee chats feeling uplifted and more connected. Why not you too? Let's get that coffee on the calendar!
Participating in Paradox online? Grab "coffee" with our pastor over Zoom!