Meet the Staff

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Meet the Staff

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	This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Senior Pastor Jeffrey Hinds Pastor Jeff is happily married to his college sweetheart, Betty Ann. Together, God has blessed them with four wonderful children. Family activities and time together are very important in the Hinds' household. Together they enjoy sports, reading, visiting extended family, outdoor activities, and church life. We love being at Highland Community Church! It is a great place to worship God, learn about His word, honor Him with our service, and raise a family. Jeff was educated at Houghton College, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and Dallas Theological Seminary where he earned his doctoral degree.		This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Pastor of Student Ministries Steve Clements Steve Clements joined Highland's staff in December of 2004. He is an avid outdoorsman, an Eagle Scout, accomplished pilot, and loves the Lord and teens. He comes to Highland after many years of working in para-church ministries and co-leading a youth ministry in a local church. Steve is responsible for the Youth Ministries of Highland.
	This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Weston Campus Pastor Dan MacDonald Pastor Dan MacDonald and his family have been attending Highland since 1994. Dan received his bachelors degree from Covenant College in GA and his Master of Arts in religion with a counseling emphasis from Westminster Seminary in PA. Dan's main areas of focus as Associate Pastor involve counseling, work with small groups, visitation, and working with newcomers to Highland.		This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Wausau Campus Pastor Dave Mahler Dave joined the Highland staff in April 2006 as a part-time pastor serving in the areas of counseling, visitation, and working with newcomers to Highland.
	This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Executive Pastor Ken Moberg Ken was the founding pastor of Highland back in 1985, and stayed for 16 years before assuming statewide responsibilities for the Evangelical Free Church of America. He’s back at Highland now after 9 years away, to provide support and oversight for the staff and ministries. Ken received his education at Wheaton College and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He and his wife Tina have two married daughters and two granddaughters. They love this church and are glad to be back!		This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Children's Pastor Todd Townsend Todd has a passion for Christ and kids (having 4 of his own). If Todd is not helping others grow in their relationship with Jesus, he and his wife Kris are either coaching at a ball game, working in a concession stand for band or some other event involving kids. Todd is a graduate of Cedarville University and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.
	This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Worship Pastor Jeff Weiss Pastor Jeff Weiss began serving at Highland in August 2010. He is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh with a Bachelor of Music degree. He has served in several church worship director roles and has toured professionally as a Christian musician since 1996. He has led worship in various venues from under 100 to over 6,000 in attendance. Pastor Jeff primarily oversees the ministries of music, drama, and visual arts at Highland.

Linda Aldrich	Front Desk Secretary	This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Jennifer Anderson	Caretaker
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Jim Popp	Facility Manager
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Randy Schultz	Caretaker
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