Pastor Koby has served in ministry at Canyon Hills for the past 15 years, in roles including Worship Pastor, preaching team member, and assistant Senior Pastor. On October 13, 2024 he became the Senior Pastor after our founding Pastor (Steve Walker) retired. Steve and the elders commissioned Koby for this role and were unanimous in their support and excitement for him and the future of the church.
Koby and his wife Halley have 5 kids ranging from ages 4 to 15 and kids ministry is seen as vital in the life of the church by senior leadership.
Jon Walker is the Executive Family Pastor and has served in ministry at Canyon Hills for 10 years, in roles including High School Pastor, Student Lead and now Executive Family Pastor. He and his wife Becki have three kids from ages 4 to 12.
Darryl Jacobsen, Kids Pastor, has been on staff with Canyon Hills for a number of years leading Communications. His passion for ministry to kids has been on the sidelines through curriculum, teaching and camps. After much discernment and prayer he accepted the role of Kids Pastor in January 2026 and the transition has been truly God’s design. Darryl and his wife, Kelcy, have four kids ages 3 to 11! Fun fact: Darryl loves coaching his kid’s sports teams.
The Kids Ministry at Canyon Hills exists to make more and better disciples among kids and their families. That is expressed in 5 core values:
- God Honoring Ministry that glorifies Him and not us
- Biblically Based and Gospel Centered Teaching that shares the good news of Jesus every time
- Parent Support in all we do
- Friendly and Fun to meet kids where they are at
- Safe and Wise in our choices and structures
Seeing 750 kids between 5 services and still growing, this ministry is high energy and intentionally bible based.
- Support the Senior Pastor in carrying out the mission and vision of the church
- Support the Kid’s Pastor in carrying out the mission and vision of the church within the context of children’s ministry
- Provide leadership, strategies, and encouragement to the Elementary Ministry staff
- Oversee the administration of elementary programs, establishing goals for the ministry and implementing strategies for growth and evangelism
- Recruit and equip lay leaders and teachers through training, care and encouragement
- Creatively plan the yearly calendar for Elementary programs that include the weekly programs as well as special events and camps
- Set and administrate the annual budget for the Elementary Ministry
- A growing relationship with Jesus while meeting biblical leadership qualifications
- Preferred: A minimum of a Bachelor degree in Bible or ministry related field
- Gifted, experienced and skilled leadership
- Strong communication skills (written, verbal)
- Ability to multi-task
- Wisdom in decision making
- Ability to lead staff through strategy and execution
- Servant leadership with the ability to thrive in a dynamic and collaborative environment
- Theological alignment with CHCC
- Commitment to the mission and purposes of CHCC
- Membership at CHCC upon hire
More than words on a page, our staff values drive our actions and impact every level of our practice. We’re building a work culture that allows our staff to use their gifts for the glory of God and the mission of Canyon Hills Community Church.
Commitment:
- We value a commitment to God-glorifying ministry done with excellence.
“Whatever you do, work heartily as for the Lord and not for men.” Colossians 3:23
Care:
- We value care for people that is personal, loving, and fun.
“Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves.” Romans 12:10
Collaboration:
- We value collaboration that advances God’s kingdom in prayerful, humble, and creative ways.
“And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works.” Hebrews 10:24
Communication:
- We value communication that is clear, loving, and timely.
“Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.” Colossians 4:6