Staff

Pastor Emeritus
Nick Hinebaugh

Reverend Nick Hinebaugh was born in Rockford, Illinois into a Christian home. On November 30, 1941, just one week before the bombing of Pearl Harbor and the start of World War II, he married Fern (Sis) Starr. Nick joined the Marines and was sent to San Diego, California where he became aware of a spiritual emptiness although he had been a church-goer all his life. He began to attend The Salvation Army, where a dedicated officer led him to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

After serving in the South Pacific he was honorably discharged and entered The Salvation Army School for Officer's Training in Chicago, Ill. Nick and Sis served 14 years as Salvation Army officers until Sis' health problems caused them to leave The Salvation Army. Nick became a pastor in The United Methodist Church, and Nick and Sis served churches in Minnesota, Illinois and Wisconsin until their retirement and move to Buena Vista in 1984.  

They bring humor, understanding, warmth, caring and the benefit and experience of more than a half century of service to God to all who know them.

Senior Pastor
Bill Swegart (pastor@clearviewcommunity.org)

Reverend Bill Swegart is a Colorado native who has had a colorful and varied career before and after coming to know Jesus Christ as Savior when thirty-seven years old. A Bethany Bible College and Princeton Seminary graduate, he holds two masters degrees and a doctorate in counseling and served pastorates in California, New Jersey and Colorado.

His wife Marilyn holds a B.A. degree from Westmont College in teaching and has been a strong part of leadership in each church they have served. Bill and Marilyn have a vision for a non-denominational church where the Word is proclaimed from the original texts, there are no bars to membership, and God's love is shown in care and acceptance of everyone regardless of background or status.

They committed their lives to bringing their vision to life, and the vibrant church in Buena Vista, Colorado is the result. Pastor Swegart’s faith is alive and evident and his messages speak to everyday life, enhanced by his deep understanding and appreciation of the context of the Scriptures. He speaks to each heart as he relates his past brokenness and weaves his faith into everyday life.

Associate Pastor
Zach Bearss (zach@clearviewcommunity.org)

Zach Bearss was born in Alamosa, CO and attended Nazarene Bible College in Nampa, Idaho. He has been married to Catherine for 7 years and they have three children: Anna, Isaac and Noah. Zach was the Pastor of ProvinGround Youth Ministries for 5 years before becoming the Worship Pastor at ClearView. He became the Associate Pastor of ClearView in December 2006. He continues to serve as our Worship Pastor as well. Zach’s heart and calling is to serve as a pastor to build God’s kingdom, to be a part of His restoring work in His people through Jesus Christ. He desires to see God’s people experience a fruitful walk with Jesus Christ, and to experience freedom in their worship. Catherine and Zach are so excited about the heart and mission of ClearView Community Church. “We consider it a great honor to be a part of God’s work in this church, in the community and the world.”

Youth Pastor
Jason Metzgar (LiNK@clearviewcommunity.org)

Jason Metzgar was born in New Jersey and attended Adams State College in Alamosa, CO. He and his wife, Amber, have 3 children, Kaydynn, Zoe and Torrin. Jason has been involved in youth ministry for almost 10 years and wouldn’t want to be doing anything else. Jason’s prayer is that what he does in his life and ministry will point young people to what is eternal – to an amazing, truly satisfying God that loves you, and was willing to take pain, humiliation, and wrath for you so that there is no guilt in life and no fear in death.