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 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.
Paul likes music and running, and has a library of epic poetry and science fiction.
Jennifer Tillman serves as assistant pastor at Heartwood Church. She is ordained in The Wesleyan Church and primarily ministers at the district level. Jennifer has earned a B.A. from Moody Bible Institute, and an M.A. in U.S. History from California State University Sacramento.
Jennifer likes the color purple and turtles.