Chris Hilken is a pastor, trained apologist, and professor of theology for Summit Bible College. He served at North Coast Church in San Diego for 10 years as a teaching pastor and a leader of the young adult ministry. He married his college sweetheart, Paige Hilken, and the two of them shared a decade-long love that brought 5 little ones into the world in less than 7 years. In 2021, after a catastrophic medical diagnosis, Paige fell into a battle with mental health that ended in her taking her own life. After taking a year off of ministry to heal and counsel his 5 kids, he’s returned to ministry with a renewed vigor for the gospel that’s deeper than ever as he now understands firsthand the wrestling match and questions that come with following Jesus. Hard questions. Deep grief. Good grace.