Family: He grew up in the foothills of North Carolina but got to Texas as soon as God allowed! He has a wonderful wife, Jenny, and an adorable son, Thomas.

Education: TW got his B.A. in Biblical Studies from Milligan College, located in East Tennessee. He got his Masters of Arts in Religion from Kentucky Christian University.

Favorite Food/Restaurant: TW loves macaroni and cheese, pizza, and wings. You can often find him hanging out wherever good food abounds!

Favorite Sports Team: His favorite teams are the Carolina Panthers, Duke basketball, the Atlanta Braves, and the Toronto Maple Leafs by association.

Bible Verse: The bearded TW has an affinity for the words of Samson, which say: “If I am shaved, then my strength will leave me and I will become weak and be like any other man.” Judges 16:17b

Something most people don’t know about him: One of his goals is to visit all 30 of the Major League Baseball stadiums. Working on it... only a handful left!

Why does he love Highpoint? TW loves our Church community and the way that we are a tribe that encourages, meets needs, and truly loves one another for who we are.

Family: Amy has been married to Brian, her high school sweetheart, since 1993 and has two grown sons (JP and Hunter) who each live a few short hours away. Amy is a native Texan and is blessed to have her mother and sister nearby.

Education: Amy received her BA in Psychology from UTSA, her MA in Human Services- Marriage and Family Counseling from Liberty University and her doctorate in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Liberty University. She is certified as a Christian Life Coach and as a Christian Counselor.

Favorite Food/Restaurant: Amy loves eating out (hates to cook), so there are many! She and Brian can often be seen at The Grove, Lupe Tortilla, Freda’s or trying various downtown restaurants.

Favorite Sports Team: The UT Dallas Comets Basketball team- of course! If looking for a team where she’s not the mother of one of the players, then it has to be the University of Texas, San Antonio Spurs, and the Dallas Cowboys.

Bible Verse(s): Colossians 3:12-16, "Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful".

What most people don't know about her:  Amy is terrified of birds. The staff checked- it's serious.

Why does she love Highpoint?  Amy loves the REAL connections and the honesty that is displayed at Highpoint.  People are loved and deep relationships are formed. 

Family:

Married his wife, Caitlin, in 2008. They have two sweet little boys, Levi and William, and Jonesy is their family furry throw pillow.

Education: Tyler graduated in 2010 with a Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies and Worship Ministry from Cincinnati Christian University.

Favorite Food/ Restaurant: Tyler is not picky. Just asks that you don’t put mushrooms in it.

Favorite Music/ Artist:

Phil Wickham, Shane & Shane, All Sons & Daughters, Needtobreathe, Ben Rector, Coin, Dayglow and Jimmy Eat World.

Favorite Sports team: Hook’em Horns! Michigan Wolverines, Boston Celtics, San Antonio Spurs, and Minnesota Vikings. (Or just the underdog)

Free time activity: Loves watching TV shows and playing video games.

Bible verse: 2 Corinthians 4:5, "For what we proclaim is not ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, with ourselves as your servants for Jesus' sake". 

Something most people don’t know about him: Believes there are two kinds of people in the world, those who love boy bands… and those who are liars!

Why does he love Highpoint? Highpoint has been home to Tyler and his wife Caitlin for many years. Both grew up in the youth group, Tyler interned at the church during college and now serves on staff. Tyler loves that in all three stages, he has seen Highpoint's culture of caring and loving people has been unchanged. It is a come-as-you-are-community!

Family: Nina is originally from California but moved to Texas as soon as she could [2000]. She met her husband Gino on a blind date, and they were married within the year [2006]. She has four incredible children: Andrew and his bride, Erin, Caleb, and Micah.

Education: Nina has her Associates from Oxnard Community College, CA and a Child Development Associate from St. Augustine Institute, FL. 

Favorite Food/Restaurant: Nina likes food, especially Southern’s Pizza, anywhere that has french fries, and any place that rocks a gluten free menu.

Favorite Music: Nina’s favorite music is worship of all kinds, and anything her husband is singing!

Favorite TV shows: Nina enjoys simply sitting with a good [clean] murder mystery, especially Matlock, Murder She Wrote, and Psych. Every now and again we can find her watching kid’s movies.

Favorite Book: The Bible

Free time activity: Nina likes to shop, shop, shop, and not cook! Naps and watching murder mysteries are also on the list of past times. And if it's kid related, you’ll probably find Nina there.

Bible verse: Nina’s favorite Bible Verse is actually a chapter – all of Psalm 139.

Something most people don’t know about Nina:

Growing up, Nina enjoyed camping and dirt bike riding. You wouldn’t know it today since she avoids tents and dirt like crazy!

Why you love Highpoint?

Nina loves Highpoint!  It’s a place where you are loved, no matter where you’re at in your walk.

Family: Married Sierra in 2018. We share a fur baby named Suzy. 6th Generation Texan living out in Travis Peak outside of Lago Vista.

Education: Graduated from Abilene Christian University in 2013 with a BA in Business Management.

Favorite Food/ Restaurant: Anywhere that will have steak and potatoes.

Favorite Music/ Artist: Cody has an extremely eclectic take on music. You never know what might be playing. Cody enjoys music from Zac Brown Band to video game soundtracks, Shane & Shane to 90's Country, Celtic Thunder to Marty Robbins, Josh Groban to Chicago, and Disney music.

Favorite Sports team: Anything UT related. He'll root for the Cowboys and Rangers as a native Texan is expected. Austin FC. US Women's Soccer.

Free time activity: Cody thoroughly enjoys his free time clearing cedar on family land, hiking, hunting on his deer lease in Rocksprings, TX, and watching movies with anyone willing.

Bible verse: 1 Corinthians 9: 24-27. "Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. Therefore, I do not run like someone running aimlessly; I do not fight like a boxer beating the air. No, I strike a blow to my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize.

Something most people don’t know about him: Is an extroverted introvert.

Why does he love Highpoint? Cody loves the overwhelming welcoming that Highpoint brings each and every Sunday, which is something that stuck out to him and Sierra as they were searching for a church home. Also, he loves the multigenerational members that attend as one body.

Pat has been a key member of the Highpoint team for many years, and has been a blessing that has often been serving behind the scenes. Pat and his family (wife Megan and daughter Alexa) are highly involved in many areas at Highpoint- and we are grateful!

Family: Theresa is born and raised a native Texan. Her husband Norman is from the Boston, Mass area but has claimed Texas as his home as he’s lived here longer. They have been married for 24 years and have six children combined: three boys and three girls + have nine grandchildren from the ages of 6 to 21 years.

Education: Theresa graduated from J. Frank Dobie High School in 1977. She graduated from San Jacinto College with her Associates Degree in Business Administration with a Two- Year Secretarial Certificate.

Free time activity: Theresa loves to cook different cuisines and loves to experiment with any type of food. Luckily, she also often blesses the HPF fam with these skills! She also loves to make her own salsa and jelly. You’ll also see her and hubby out camping quite often with their four-legged furry kids!

Bible verse: Galatians 5:22-23, "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law".

Why does she love Highpoint? Because it feels like HOME!
Favorite Highpoint Memory – She loves working with the Highpoint youth and does so whenever she can. They are the future of our church!

Family: Dan was born in Denver, Colorado where he was adopted as a baby. Dan has a sister who is 5 years older than him who was also adopted here in Austin. He lived in Colorado Springs until he was 3 before his family moved to Italy for his father's job, then Baltimore, Maryland before settling in Georgetown where he grew up. His birth mom later on had two little girls, and fortunately for Dan he gets to stay in touch with all of them. He is blessed to be present in their lives and see them grow up. Dan feels incredibly blessed to know and have a relationship with his birth mom and adoptive family... including his Lollipop Family and mini-bestie, Thomas.

Education: Dan graduated from The University of Texas at Austin in 2010 with a major in History and a minor in Spanish.

Favorite Food/ Restaurant: Dan enjoys Texas barbecue and loves the brisket at Franklin Barbecue, specifically.

Favorite Sports Teams: Texas Longhorns, Boston Red Sox, Detroit Pistons, and Carolina Panthers.

Free time activity: Dan enjoys watching movies, sports and hanging out with friends.

Bible verse: Psalm 139:14  I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.

Something most people don’t know about him: Dan wishes that he could communicate exclusively via gif (it’s gif not jif).

Why does he love Highpoint? The people that make up the community of Highpoint is what he loves, and getting to work and serve alongside them. Trips with the youth are some of his favorite memories along with building great relationships with awesome people.

Josh has managed the IT needs at Highpoint for the last 4 years and is someone we cannot live without!

He and his beautiful family (wife Jessica and son Caleb) are often found in the sound booth during services, serving our church family. Stop by and say "hi"!