Leadership
We’re here to do life with you.
LEAD PASTOR
James dreams to “raise up the next generation of leaders” and he believes that with God anything is possible.
Kenny Jones
NEXT GEN DIRECTOR
Kenny has boundless vision and imagination for reaching kids, youth and parents with the love of Jesus.
WORSHIP PASTOR
Ben loves worship and welcoming people into a life of worship by teaching “open-handed living”.
Kris Gerkins
HOSPITALITY COORDINATOR
Kris loves meeting new peopl and making sure everyone feels right at home the minute they walk through the door.
Jan Wiest
ADMIN DIRECTOR
Jan is dependable, kind, hard-working, and fun. She loves to celebrate and bless other people on their birthdays.
ADMIN LEAD
Valerie emanates joy and wisdom. Her heart for others is her greatest strength and her greatest weakness.
“…be fair to everyone, love mercy, and humbly obey your God.“
Micah 6:8
THE sessioN
Elders
Our elders are a group of members elected by the congregation to prayerfully craft vision and lead the church.
Jim Cogan
SMALL GROUPS
Wendy Crother
OUTREACH
David Escamilla
WORSHIP
Mike Keller
EQUIPPING & SENDING
Dana Nichols
PERSONNEL
Kaye Dee Rickerd
NEXT GEN
Gary Stevenson
BUILDING & GROUNDS
Stephanie Sutherlen
HOSPITALITY
Ben Swan
CLERK
LEADERSHIP
Nominate an Elder
Leaders are the backbone of our church. For a person to become a leader at Highlands Church, they must first be nominated by someone from the community.
Thank you so much for taking the time to search your heart, mind and soul for the next person God is calling to serve at Highlands Church.
Deacons
Deacons serve in many ways. They help set up communion, lead the prayer team, call on members, and help arrange meals for those in need.
Pamela Bowker
David Gonzales
Helena Robles
Marcie Roth
Brooks Russell
Scoti Russell
Alexandra Thompson
LEADERSHIP
Nominate a Deacon
For a person to become a leader at Highlands Church, they must first be nominated by someone from the community. That’s you! Your confidential nomination will be received by the Nominating Committee, who will prayerfully consider each nominee.
