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Rocky Mountain Yearly Meeting Welcomes Donnie Hinshaw as Its Next Superintendent

With more than 25 years of full-time ministry experience in both urban and rural settings, Donnie has dedicated his life to helping people discover hope, healing, and purpose in Christ. His leadership is marked by a deep pastoral heart, a commitment to the Friends distinctives of Spirit-led community and discernment, and a desire to see the Church renewed and mobilized for mission. He currently serves as Lead Pastor of Neighborhood Friends Church in Arvada, Colorado, and was Pastor at Haviland Friends Church in Haviland, Kansas prior to returning to Colorado.

In addition to his pastoral and leadership roles, Donnie has also served as a hospice chaplain—walking with individuals and families through sacred moments of grief, hope, and eternal perspective. That experience continues to shape his compassionate approach to ministry and leadership.

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Guided by his life motto—“Build people. Build futures”—Donnie invests deeply in developing leaders, strengthening churches, and encouraging others to live out their God-given calling.

He holds a Master’s in Transformational Leadership from Barclay College and is an avid endurance athlete who combines running with purpose through Team World Vision to bring clean water and hope to communities around the world.

Donnie and his wife, Rhonda, make their home in Arvada, Colorado, where they continue to serve with joy, purpose, and a vision for Spirit-empowered renewal across the Rocky Mountain region.

Donnie’s Vision for Renewal, Rebuilding, and Release

As I’ve prayed and listened, one phrase continues to stir in my spirit: “It’s time to build again.”

I believe God is calling Rocky Mountain Yearly Meeting into a new season of renewal, rebuilding, and release—a movement rooted in our Friends heritage and empowered by the Holy Spirit.

Renewal begins with a fresh dependence on God’s presence, where every meeting becomes worship and every decision an act of obedience.

Rebuilding means strengthening our churches and leaders—encouraging pastors, developing young leaders, and deepening relationships across our communities.

Release calls us to reclaim our missional heart—planting new churches, sending new workers, and reigniting passion for Christ’s mission locally and globally.

Together, we can move forward with open hands, open hearts, and renewed courage. It’s time to build again—and I believe God has already begun the work.

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Ministry Opportunities

First Friends Church of Colorado Springs (Colorado) seeks a man or woman gifted in pastoral leadership to fill a full-time pastoral position. Currently, we have a four-person pastoral team leading the Meeting which would continue in a variety of supporting roles for our new lead pastor. Inquiries can be made to Jim Towne at (jimedtowne@gmail.com)

Newberg Friends Church seeks a dynamic and visionary senior leader to shepherd it into a new season of vibrant ministry.

Click here for more details. If you have questions or are interested in the position, please email Newberg Friends Church at office@newbergfriends.org

Rose Hill Friends Church in Rose Hill, KS is searching for a pastor. Please contact Jeff Linville at 316.617.6303 or j.d.linville@gmail.com.

West Richmond Friends Meeting welcomes applications from candidates for a central position in pastoral ministry. This position will anchor a team providing a full range of ministry services. The position will begin by the end of 2025, with the possibility of an earlier starting date. Click here for more information.

Paonia Friends Church is nestled in the breathtaking Western Slope of Colorado. Paonia Friends Church invites you to join our vibrant, close-knit community as our full-time Lead Pastor. Located just 70 miles southeast of Grand Junction, our historic congregation, founded in 1904, is rooted in a mission to love God, love people, and serve the world. We seek a passionate leader who shares this vision and is eager to inspire our diverse, faithful community. Click here to view the position posting.

Evangelical Friends Mission (EFM) is Hiring!
EFM is looking for a part-time Communications Coordinator (20 hours/week, remote) to help manage communication efforts across email, social media, web, and print. This position plays a key role in advancing EFM’s mission to send missionaries who plant churches around the world. We’re aiming for a start date around August 1, 2025. If you’re interested—or know someone who might be a great fit—please email your resume to Kimberly Mer, Director of Advancement, at kimberly@friendsmission.com. You can view the full job description here.

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