
Meet Our Leaders

Lead Pastor
Eric Hightower
Pastor Eric has been in pastoral ministry for 20 years and is a graduate of Lee University and Assemblies of God Theological Seminary.

Pastoral Team
Liz Hightower
Liz oversees Journey Kids and helps with planning, administration, and church events. Eric and Liz's 15-year-old daughter Elise also fills many roles at the church.

Worship
Jesse Baker
Jesse also teaches math at Billings
High School and was a semi-finalist for Missouri Teacher of the Year in 2020.

Women's Ministries
Kara Helmin
Kara has two sons, Jackson and Andrew.

Finances
Kevin Auberry
Kevin serves as the clerk and manages the church finances along with Pastor Eric.

Church and Pastor's Council
Ken Blair, Andy Maxwell,
and Theresa Daugherty
Each council member is elected by the congregation and serves a three-year term
on this advisory board.