Paul Tillman serves as lead pastor at Heartwood Church. He is ordained in The Wesleyan Church and an oblate of St. Benedict at St. Paul’s Monastery. Paul works tactically in the areas of Christian spiritual formation, multi-ethnic ministry, and multi-generational ministry. He likes music and running, and has a library of epic poetry and science fiction. He grew up and worked in multi-cultural communities in California before moving with his family to the St. Paul Metro Area, with his wife, Jennifer, and two daughters.
Paul has earned a B.A. in Biblical Studies from Grace School of Theology and Ministry, a B.A. in Humanities and Religious Studies from California State University Sacramento, a M.Div. from Wesley Seminary, and is currently working on his D.Min. from Wesleyan Seminary.
Jennifer Tillman serves as assistant pastor at Heartwood Church. She is ordained in The Wesleyan Church and primarily ministers at the district level. Jennifer like purple and turtles. Jennifer has earned a B.A. from Moody Bible Institute, and a M.A. in U.S. History from California State University Sacramento.
Ashlyn Luttrell serves as assistant pastor at Heartwood Church. She is ordained in The Wesleyan Church. She holds a Master of Divinity from Wesley Seminary and is completing her Doctorate of Ministry in Transformational Preaching from Wesley Seminary. She has served at churches in Colorado and Indiana. Ashlyn is passionate about discipleship, developing leaders, and helping others understand their call to make disciples. She believes everyone has a unique purpose and role in the Kingdom of God. As a pastor, Ashlyn strives to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone can encounter God’s love and grow in their faith.
Ashlyn and her husband, Rob, are originally from Marion, Indiana, and love to travel. They have two dogs, Layla and Rory, who they enjoy taking on walks and car rides. Ashlyn loves reading books in her spare time and can often be found hanging out in coffee shops.