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.
Danielle Brooks
HOSPITALITY COORDINATOR
Danielle shows love to the world by bringing organization and a ton of heart. Her team is the welcoming presence at Highlands.
Valerie Christiansen
ADMIN LEAD
Valerie emanates joy and wisdom. Her heart for others is her greatest strength and her greatest weakness.
valerie@highlandsadventure.org
Steve Hopper
PARISH ASSOCIATE PASTOR
Steve is the kindest and wisest person you’ll ever meet. He listens, cares, and is the ‘genuine article’. His has a huge heart for building communities.
Bill Luton
Worship Pastor
Bill has such an amazing energy and love for worship that shows.
Connor Dirks
NEXT GEN DIRECTOR
Connor has a passion for walking alongside kids, students, and their families as they discover the joy of following Jesus.
“…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.
TJ Durfee
FELLOWSHIP
Dan Rodriquez
SMALL GROUPS
Rick Shook
STEWARDSHIP
Jan Wiest
PERSONNEL
Bruce Yodls
Hospitality
Matt Danenhauer
OUTREACH
Steve Morss
FINANCE
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.
James & Mia Badua
ACTS OF KINDNESS
Bob Shore
ACTS OF KINDNESS
Michelle Wortner
CHAIR
Cathy Shook
MEALS MINISTRY
Geof Findley
PRAYER MINISTRY
Eric Smith
Communion
Donna Smith
Communion
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.