Leadership
Our Leadership
Believers who invest their hearts, time, families, and finances in the building of a local church deserve to have confidence in church leadership. People are looking for leaders who conduct themselves with integrity and respect when making decisions that affect their lives.
1. We are guided by Pastors.
The Senior Pastor leads the Pastoral staff team. The Senior Pastor Leadership Team oversees the day-to-day ministry and operations of the church and, together with the Campus Pastors, serves the congregation and is responsible for developing the church's spiritual life.
The Church of the Highlands Senior Pastor Leadership Team are:
- Chris Hodges
- Ronnie Bennett
- Steve Blair
- CJ Blount
- Kellen Coldiron
- Beth Cunningham
- Lee Domingue
- Hamp Greene
- Denny Hodges
- John Larson
- Mark Pettus
- Dino Rizzo
- Layne Schranz
- Heidi Spicer
The Church of the Highlands Campus Pastors are:
2. We are protected by Trustees.
The Trustees are members of the congregation who oversee the finances and direct the provision of the facilities needed by the church. They provide counsel to the Senior Pastor Leadership Team regarding the major financial commitments of the church. The Trustees serve as Non-staff Elders.
The Trustees for Church of the Highlands are:
- Dr. Robert Sorrell (Secretary/Treasurer)
- Barry Howton
- Phillip Jauregui
- Brant McDuffie
- Ken Polk
- Johnny Walker
3. We are strengthened by Overseers.
The Overseers are five pastors of nationally respected congregations and ministries who love Church of the Highlands and are willing to provide spiritual protection to the church. They may be called in to help in accountability matters relating to the Senior Pastor if requested by the Pastors or Trustees. The Overseers serve as Apostolic Elders.
The Overseers for Church of the Highlands are:
- Pastor Rick Bezet
New Life Church, Arkansas - Pastor Jim Laffoon
Bethel World Outreach Church, Tennessee - Pastor Tom Mullins
Christ Fellowship, Florida - Pastor Larry Stockstill
Bethany Church, Louisiana - Pastor Greg Surratt
Seacoast Church, South Carolina