Jared Billups
Gathering Pastor
At Highland, we believe that worship is our response to God, personally and corporately, for who He is and for the great things that He has done! We desire to worship God personally by living lives that are pleasing to God (Romans 12:1), by reading and meditating upon His Word, and through constant prayer (1 Timothy 2:1-4).
One of the main ways that we worship corporately is through music. This happens during our Gatherings every Sunday morning in the Life Center. Although music is not worship in and of itself, it is commanded by God, demonstrated throughout the Bible (Psalm 95:1, Psalm 96:2, Psalm 98:4, Psalm 105:2, I Chronicles 15-16, Ephesians 5:19-20), and is a powerful way to approach God. Check out our teams below if you are interested in finding a place to serve.
Our Worship Collective is made up of anyone who serves on one of our Worship Leading Platforms: Band, Worship Leaders, Choir, Welcome, Creative, and Production. If you currently serve or are interested in serving, Worship Collective Nights are for you! Join us each month as we eat together, worship, and hear vision and encouragement from our leaders at Highland and special guests.
If you would like more information, contact Jacki Grimes.
Worship Choir is made up of men and women who sing/lead in our Worship Gatherings each week. The commitment level is up to you; commit to sing in one, two, or all three Gatherings. High School students and above are welcome. Joining the Worship Choir is easy! Simply email Jacki Grimes about your interest and our team will get back to you asap.
Our mission on the Production Team is to reinforce the Gospel being preached from Highland and make that message available to as many people as possible. There are several ways you can connect and serve alongside us to make this happen.
Camera Operators make sure our pastors' and worship leaders' message gets recorded. Video Director switches between our graphics and camera sources and starts and stops the stream to the web, as well as directs our camera operators. Lighting Operators make sure all of our light cues happen during the Gathering when we want them to. ProPresenter Operator displays the lyrics and message notes so the congregation can sing and follow along. Finally, our two Audio Technician positions support the band and make sure the Gospel is heard clearly in our live Gatherings and our live stream.
If you want to learn more about how you can serve on the Production Team, fill out the interest form below or contact Zach Elkins.
Our worship team is an audition-based team. If you are interested in auditioning to be on our Worship Team (Band or Worship Leader) or have any questions regarding the worship team, please contact Jordan Greer.
We accept auditions for the following instruments: Drums, Bass, Electric Guitar, Piano/Keys, and Cello + Worship Leaders.
Gathering Pastor
Gathering Assistant
Worship Associate
Associate Gathering Pastor
Creative Arts & Young Adult Pastor
Production Associate