Pastor Bill Hoff is now in his 32nd year of ministry, the last 13 years at Kirkwood. He considers himself as both a spiritual guide and seeker. His experience with familes of all ages and shapes enables him to relate to the Good News of Christ with revelance and compassion.

Pastor Hoff graduated from Terry Parker High School in 1972 and went on to receive his B.S. from Vanderbilt University with a major in psychology. He then moved on to North Park Theological Seminary in Chicago, Columbia Theological Seminary in Atlanta and was ordained into the Presbyterian Church in 1984. He went on to study at the University of North Florida earning a degree in Mental Health Counseling. Pastor Bill worked for Young Life for 15 years in Chicago, Miami and Atlanta, (ecumenical youth outreach) and served three other Presbyterian churches in Jacksonville before coming to Kirkwood in 1997.

Pastor Hoff and his wife of 35 years (Peggy) have four sons. His interests include traveling, reading, movies and sports.