On June 1, 2008, Everett Henes, a licentiate of the Presbytery of Michigan and Ontario, began his labors as a summer intern at Hillsdale OPC.  During the Summer Everett underwent his examinations in the OPC, completing them at the Fall meeting of the Presbytery of Michigan and Ontario.  On September 26th, Everett was ordained and installed as pastor at Hillsdale OPC.  Everett and his wife, Kimberly have five children, Everett, Christian, Calvin, Michayla and Aliya.

Everett was born in Anaheim, California and grew up in California’s High Desert area.  He became a Christian in Jr. High School and shortly after that time began teaching God’s word.  He spent several years in youth and other ministries.  In 2001 the Lord opened Everett’s eyes to the truths of the Reformed faith.  He went back to school and earned a Bachelor’s degree in philosophy from California State University, San Bernardino.  He went to seminary in Philadelphia, PA at Westminster Theological Seminary, graduating in May 2008 with a Master of Divinity degree.  Upon graduating, he was called to HOPC to serve as church planter.  Everett enjoys good coffee, distance running, great jokes and his Christian liberty.