While Toby is an introvert by nature, you would never think so when you see him preaching, teaching, or disclipling. He comes alive when teaching or preaching. He is passionate helping others understand the Word and how it can change their lives. No matter where you have been, what you have done, or what you believe, Toby firmly believes that God’s Word can dramatically change your life if you just follow what it says. Toby loves to bring people together and walk them through Acts and 1 Corinthians which shares what the New Testament church believed and did. He shares what the Bible says, early church history, and various denominations believe. He then allows people to discuss and dig into it themselves. His prayer is to bring everyone back to the Bible in unity and that they might have joy and peace in their lives.
In Honduras
Toby and Amy served in the Merendon Mountains for 17 years.Toby trained men in leadership and becoming ministers. 18 men were trained for ministry and the majority is still active.Amy ran a clinic for 56 villages and 15,000 people in the mountain. A gang took over their village forcing Toby and Amy to leave the mountain they love for the safety of their family. They were planning on starting another work in a different part of Honduras in the summer of 2015. Those plans were changed when it became evident it was not safe for them to return to Honduras.
In the Dominican Republic
The Hills moved to Santo Domingo for two years January 18, 2016 where Toby worked with many churches, organizations, and a school. It took so long to get anywhere that Toby decided to move the family to Santiago in 2018 where there were many more opportunities to work with significantly less drive time. Toby feels like he has his dream job working with individuals, churches and various mission organizations. He is preaching six nights a week and discipling two men during the week. The girls help visiting teams with translating while Amy sees patients or translates. They also teach Sunday school or work with kids in other ways.
Cassandra, Sarah and Jonathan
Toby and Amy have three children. All three kids love adventure and to take advantage of the tropical island where we live.
Cassandra
Cassandra was born on January 13, 2001 in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. She holds dual citizenship with the United States and Honduras as well as being a resident of the Dominican Republic. She will be starting her nursing degree at Crowder College in Joplin, Missouri this fall. Cassandra loves to hike, paintball wars, hike the 27 waterfalls here, most types of adventure, spending time with friends, play card games, and watch shows on Netflix. She may seem quiet and shy until she knows you but then watch out for pranks! Once she knows you she is very outgoing and has a lot of fun.
Sarah
Sarah was born April 21, 2004 in San Pedro Sula, Honduras and holds dual citizenship with the United States and Honduras. She is a resident of the Dominican Republic. She just celebrated her quinceneara(15th birthday) which is a coming of age party. We were absolutely thrilled to have our home church down to celebrate with us especially Riley Lounsbery Sarah’s best friend. It was a very simplified quinceneara compared to a normal one which is like a wedding. Sarah wanted to have a formal gown, Honduran food, and cake. Sarah absolutely loves horses and would ride, gallop, or practice her jumping daily if she could. She is the absolute animal lover who is going into her sophomore year in high school.
Jonathan
Jonathan was born in Joplin, Missouri so he could meet his grandpa before he died. He is a resident of Honduras and the Dominican Republic. He is our outdoorsman at 13 years old. His favorite place is his grandparent’s cabin on a small lake where he loves to go hunting, fishing, boating, and hiking. He also loves to go paintballing, snorkeling, and play soccer with his two teams. A couple years ago, he got to meet and have David Villa from NYC FC sign a ticket for him. When not spending time outdoors, he loves to play video games with friends who live all over the world.