Interim Pastor - Steve vernon

Dr. Stephan Vernon is a native of Happy, Texas.  He is a graduate of Baylor University with a degree in history and religion.  He has a master of divinity degree and a doctor of ministry degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and an honorary doctor’s degree from Dallas Baptist University.  Dr. Vernon has served 4 churches as senior pastor over 32 years.  He served as Associate Executive Director of the Baptist General Convention of Texas for 11 years, and now serves the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor as Church Relations Director and Professional in Residence. He has served as interim pastor at 5 churches.  Steve and his wife, Donna, have three children and 5 grandchildren. 


Minister of music - Tim Kemp

Tim came to Heights as our Music Minister in February of 2018. He is a native of Central Texas and has been serving in music ministry for almost 40 years. He loves to see people joining together and raising their voices in praise to God. Tim is married to Donna and has two sons: Dane and Brandon. All four members of the family are graduates of the University of Mary Hardin Baylor. Tim also graduated from  Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary with a Master of Music Degree in 1993.

"We are so glad to be a part of the family here at HBC! We are growing to love them more every day and we love their spirit of fellowship and mission to Temple, Tx! Come join us as we worship together!

hbc.timkemp@gmail.com

office manager - Jacqueline Tucker

Jacquline joined the HBC staff in August of 2023 as the part-time secretary. Whether she is working on a task in the office or listeneing to someone share how God has moved in their life, Jacqueline is glad to be serving at HBC. Jacqueline is married to Shane Tucker, and together they have seven children. In her free time, Jacqueline enjoys spending time with her family and studying to become a licensed professional counselor.

hbc.officeheights@gmail.com