Rev. Francois "Co" DuToit

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Rev. DuToit has served as minister of Hillcrest United Church of Christ in Montrose, CO since 2002. He was born and raised in Odendaalsrus, Free State, South Africa. He completed his seminary training in 1991 at the University of the Orange Free State, focusing on small groups and church growth.

During his military service, Rev. DuToit served as chaplain of the Parachute Battalion of the South African military. He worked as "New Church Developer" for one year in a rural area among farm workers and also as a chaplain of the Department of Correctional Services.

Rev. DuToit's church ministry began when he was called to be the pastor of The Dutch Reformed Church of Benoni in South Africa for nine years before moving with his family to the United States. He served as associate pastor at a United Church of Christ church in Florida for one year before being called to the Colorado church.

Rev. DuToit and his wife, Ellie, also a native of South Africa, have three children - a son, Francois, who attends Elmhurst College; a daughter, Izaan, who is a junior; and a daughter, Ansebel, who is in eighth grade.

Among their interests, the DuToit family enjoys camping together. Rev. DuToit also enjoys golf, and Ellie is an experienced amateur photographer.

Ellen Alde - Director of Hand Bell Choir

Beth Benson - Secretary

Matt Cameron - Director of Youth Ministries

Frank Potempa - Junior Youth Choir Director

Grice, Rev. Dr. William - Pastor Emeritus

Jana Haas - Director of Church Finances & Bookkeeping

Sarah McConnell - Director of the Preschool

Charles Moore - Director of Music Ministries

Joanne Rix - Secretary

Debra Walusiak - Director of Church Growth & Publicity