Support Becky and Willa Vanderstelt

On July 31, 2024, Pastor Curt Vanderstelt tragically and unexpectedly passed away while leading a youth trip to Alcatraz Island. Pastor Curt dedicated his life to loving and guiding the next generation toward fullness and wholeness through Jesus. In the wake of his passing, his wife Becky and daughter Willa now rely on the care and support of the community Pastor Curt so dearly loved. Many are asking a heartfelt question:

“How can I support them?”

There are two ways to financially support Becky and Willa, depending on your connection to Bay Hills Church. The process differs based on which category you fall into, and we appreciate your willingness to help during this difficult time.

For friends and family who do not attend Bay Hills Church, please select the “Vanderstelt Fund” when visiting the link below. This will ensure that all contributions are designated exclusively for the direct care of Becky and Willa. We also encourage each donor to check the box marked “cover processing fee” to ensure that 100% of your donation goes directly to Becky and Willa. Any processing fees not covered by donors will be taken care of by Bay Hills Church. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, all donations to Bay Hills are tax-deductible. 

If you attend Bay Hills Church as a guest or member, we encourage you to give to the “Care Ministry/Elder Fund.” You might wonder why not the “Vanderstelt Fund.” Pastor Curt’s passing has created a ripple effect of ministry and care needs that Bay Hills must address:

• Firstly, there are care and counseling needs for students and leaders who were with Pastor Curt on Alcatraz Island and witnessed the event. 
• Secondly, we need to allocate resources to the care of the ministries that Pastor Curt served and loved so well. These ministries require a pastor immediately to continue providing support during this challenging time. Pastor Terrence, our Community Life Pastor, has been asked to serve in this capacity, at this time. We've also asked both Sofia Niles and Khristian Molia, who had both served under Pastor Curt, to step into full-time roles during this season.
• Additionally, Bay Hills has allocated a staffer, part-time, to assist in managing the overwhelming logistics and administrative needs that Becky and Willa now face, working directly with them. 
• Lastly, and most importantly, the fund will directly support Becky and Willa financially during this season of loss and grief.

By giving to this fund, the church elders will have the flexibility and freedom to allocate resources, ensuring comprehensive care for every need and all affected. These are needs we would never ask friends and family, outside of Bay HIlls, to particpate in. That being said, we hope everyone will be rest assured, Becky and Willa will be well cared for at Bay Hills.

At Bay Hills, we wanted to find a creative way to strategically promote Pastor Curt's legacy and effectively care for Pastor Curt's family. The 'But God' collection is just one more way we can all do that. Each part of the collection features Pastor Curt's favorite transitional phrase from the Bible. On the back, is a full sized QR code that redirects to a video of Pastor Curt sharing the Gospel. Imagine standing in line somwhere, someone scans the QR code on the back, and they are immediately greeted with a video of Pastor Curt talking about Jesus. This is just our way continuing the legacy he was so faithful to, while simultaneously caring for his wife and daughter. Every cent made from every sale goes to Becky and Willa Vanderstelt. More info at the link below.