Jamie Hipp
Go Pastor
Community
God has given Highland tremendous opportunities both in our community and within the walls of the Highland campus. We are committed to serving the Dean Highland neighborhood and desire to see hearts and lives transformed by the Gospel.
Dean Highland Elementary
Highland is privileged to serve and support students at nearby Dean Highland Elementary as classroom assistants, reading tutors, and lunch buddies each school year. We work with students in various ways and serve teachers needing assistance in their classroom. This is a weekly service opportunity offered during school hours. Contact Emma Jean Severide for more information and to apply.
Spanish Language Ministry
The Spanish Language Ministry of Highland consists of a citizenship class, ESL class, parent tutor engagement, and weekly Bible study. Each of these classes lend themselves for you to be a student, teacher, or volunteer in other capacities. Contact Rosy Ramos for more information.
WiN
WiN is a recreational mentoring and tutoring program designed to share wisdom and instruction from the Lord throughout the school year. We work with students from Dean Highland Elementary school, focusing on basic English and Math skills. Our tutors help by listening to them read, encouraging them to complete their homework, and by sharing the Good News that Jesus cares for them. WiN is Monday through Friday from 3:15-5:30pm at Highland. Contact Emma Jean Severide for more information and to apply.
Hoops Huddle
Hoops Huddle seeks to reach 3rd-7th grade students each fall and spring semester by teaching basketball skills with a message of Hope throughout the school year. We host a 20-week skills development course on Wednesday nights from 5-6:30PM in the Life Center. We believe the Gospel changes lives, and we want to put that on display through energetic, encouraging coaching and personal interaction with a coach. Contact Mark Wible for more information and to apply.
Wellness Center
The Wellness Center will provide an avenue for hands-on ministry as our members utilize their gifts and skills to come alongside our neighbors. We will offer help and hope in the name of Christ. Contact Frank San Martin for more information.
Foster and Adoption Ministry (FAM)
FAM Care - Empowered to Connect group Weekly Group
Starting September 11 join our FAM Care - Empowered to Connect group, designed specifically for foster and adoptive parents. Whether you're currently a foster or adoptive parent, in the process, or simply interested in learning more, this group offers valuable insights and support. Connect with others to learn how to build strong, lasting relationships with your children. FAM Care will meet on Wednesdays, from 6:30-8pm. You can register here to join the class. For more information contact Frank San Martin
What is FAM?
The Foster and Adoption Ministry is a group of people who are impacted by, or interested in, foster care and/or adoption who gather regularly to grow in maturity of God’s vision for the orphan so that they can go into our communities to be used as vessels for God’s work.
- FAM is a community of support for those going through the Foster or Adoption journey.
- FAM is a source of encouragement for one another with scripture, prayer, and meeting tangible needs.
- FAM provides an avenue by which those seeking more information on foster care or adoption can find answers to their questions.
- FAM will be a place where foster and adoptive parents can better understand God's love for the orphan and how they can better parent kids from hard places.
- FAM will be an avenue for people to serve those that are involved in foster or adoption in our community.
You can join our FAM group for monthly events and service opportunities by following this link here or contact Jamie Hipp with any questions or for more information.
Partners are key to everything we do at Highland in the global domain. They are on the front lines of the work of ministry day in and day out. We come alongside and help hold up their arms as they faithfully engage people with the Good News of Jesus Christ. It is an honor and a privilege for us to partner together for the gospel.
Baptist Student Ministry (BSM)
BSM Baylor aims to impact the campus for Christ to raise up student leaders who can articulate their faith and be sent out to make a global impact for the gospel. They want to see non-believing students become believers, believers become disciples, and disciples become disciple-makers.
Care Net Pregnancy Center
The mission of Care Net is to honor and promote the sanctity of human life and to educate, support, and love individuals in crisis due to unplanned pregnancies, past abortions, or sexual promiscuity. They provide support for an abstinent lifestyle for youth and unmarried adults to draw people near to the Lord Jesus Christ and to bring Him honor and glory.
CRU
CRU Baylor is a caring community that is passionate about connecting people to Jesus Christ. Their purpose is helping to fulfill the Great Commission in the power of the Holy Spirit by leading people to faith in Jesus Christ, building them in their faith, and sending them out to share their faith with others.
Discipleship Unlimited
Since 1974, thousands of people, both inside and outside prison walls, have felt the impact of Discipleship Unlimited, a multi-faceted ministry based in Gatesville, Texas. We seek to build up the body of believers in the faith through prayer, Bible study, accountability to other believers, and the application of Biblical truth.
FCA
The Heart of Texas Fellowship of Christian Athletes serves a 12 county area. Some of the ways they serve are: Coaches Bible studies, student-led huddle groups, team chaplain program, area-wide outreach events, the Victory Bowl, and numerous summer camps. Their mission is to present to coaches and athletes with the challenge and adventure of accepting Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, serving Him in their relationships, and engaging in the fellowship of the church.
KLIFE
Waco KLIFE is a community-wide, interdenominational Christian ministry of discipleship and fellowship for youth and their families. Through various activities, KLIFE kids grow in their faith through fellowship. They learn that following Christ and discovering His plan for their lives is an exciting adventure and that they can count on friendship and support from leaders and peers.
Cliff House
Cliff House, based in Oak Cliff (South Dallas), serves among the immigrant and refugee population, after 20 years serving on the Texas/Mexico border. The ministry continues to follow the same basic path since its inception in 1988. They first seek to equip and mobilize young people as they discover and embrace a missional lifestyle. Secondly, they facilitate young people to live as everyday missionaries among the Hispanic culture.
Mission Waco
Mission Waco | Mission World is a Christian, interdenominational, holistic ministry that works with people at many levels. It focuses on training middle-class Christians to work among the poor, develop a Christian worldview, and build relationships with the marginalized and unchurched.
Rick Caywood Ministries
Rick Caywood Ministries is a work of faith feeding God’s children to the uttermost parts of the earth. They deliver the tangible bread that saves the body as well as the spiritual bread that saves the soul.
-U.S. / Mexican border food ministry
-International food ministry
-Inner-city food ministry
-Logistics support for other ministries
-Disaster relief support
-Other mission projects as the Father gives opportunity
Vertical Ministries
Vertical is a non-denominational, student-led ministry that seeks to challenge college students to actively pursue an authentic and “vertical” relationship with God. At Vertical, the desire is to create an opportunity one night a week for the college community, regardless of other affiliations, to worship and be challenged together in a communal setting.
Young Life
Young Life of Greater Waco is on mission to introduce adolescents to Jesus Christ and help them grow in their faith. The ministry is focused on local middle schools and high schools as well as Baylor University, McLennan Community College, and Texas State Technical College. Leaders go to the students at the schools (John 1:14) and build friendships (1 Thessalonians 2:8) as they strive to live out and share the Gospel.
