HIGHLAND PARK BAPTIST CHURCH - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Children and Youth Director
Brendan Kultgen has served with Highland Park since August of 2021. He and his wife Savanna have a heart for youth and a passion for seeing the Gospel go forth to the nations. He is a 2020 graduate of Liberty University with a Bachelor of Science in Global Studies and is pursuing a Master of Divinity degree from Liberty University. He enjoys cooking, spending time with Savanna, and visiting new places. HPBC is grateful to have Brendan spiritually leading children and youth on a weekly basis.
Dan began serving as our church custodian in March of 2024, when our custodian of 43 years, Ted Stewart, retired. Dan is a family man and long time member of Highland Park Baptist Church.
Pastor Josh has been at Highland Park since July 2019. Before coming to HPBC, he served as a youth pastor for 11 years in Alabama, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Josh and his wife Kim welcomed their daughter Addie-Kate in September 2021. Josh was called to ministry as a freshman in college at Auburn University. After being called to ministry, he transferred to the University of Mobile where he obtained his Bachelor degree of Theology. He then went on to Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary where he earned his Master's of Divinity in Christian Ministry. Our pastor has a great passion for seeing the church fulfill the great commission. He desires to see disciples making disciples in every area of ministry.
Job Titles:
- Church Staff Member
- Ministry Assistant
Kelli came to us from the Charleston Baptist Collegiate Ministry in May of 2021. She is one of the kindest people you'll ever meet and loves to minister and help others! She keeps the office running in an effective manner, and is always ready and willing to help any way she can. She is a great asset to our ministry. mail@hpbchanahan.com
Pastor Michael, his wife Caroline, and their two sons Marshall and Walker joined Highland Park October, 2021. After witnessing Michael's gifts in preaching and teaching, hearing of his desire to serve in ministry, and recognizing the need in our church, we brought him on staff part-time as our Discipleship Pastor in January 2023. Michael works full-time at Summerville Medical Center as an Associate Chaplain/Volunteer Manager. Michael was ordained at Portside Baptist Church in May of 2000. He completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in religion with a minor in business administration from Charleston Southern University. He also completed his Master of Divinity degree in May 2004 from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Michael served as an associate pastor of youth from 2005 to 2009 and also served as the Senior Pastor of New Life Baptist Church from 2009 to 2016.
Pastor Patrick came to Highland Park in March 2022. Patrick and his wife Sadie have two children, Kalee and Sawyer. He majored in Music at Limestone College where he received his Bachelor of arts degree, and then went on to get his Master of Music degree from the Petrie School of Music at Converse College. After a brief stint in ministry in his early 20s, Patrick became an educator and taught at Newberry College. But, Patrick began to feel the calling to full-time ministry in late 2014. Patrick has been serving vocationally since the spring of 2015.
One thing you will notice very quickly about him is that he has a pastor's heart and truly cares for others. He has a true desire to lead others to worship God in spirit and in truth.
Job Titles:
- Church Staff Member
- Latchkey Director
Terrie has directed our after-school Latchkey program for thirteen years. Her heart for the kids, and their families, is evident as she has ministered to hundreds of families over the years. terrie@hpbchanahan.com