Hilltop's Church Board

Leadership Team

Pastor- James “Butch” Crum

Pastor- James
“Butch” Crum

Pastor Butch and his wife, Sheri, have served at Hilltop the past 22 years. He served as the Southern District General Superintendent for the Christian Baptist Association.

Associate Pastor- Josh Clifton

Associate Pastor-
Josh Clifton

Josh is an ordained minister with the Christian Baptist Association. Josh is married to Paige, and they are raising 2 young sons at Hilltop. They have a desire to see Hilltop grow!
Deacon/Treasurer- Mark McDowell

Deacon/Treasurer-
Mark McDowell

Mark has served on the board at Hilltop for 32 years. He has served as Treasurer since 1997 and was ordained as a Deacon in 2012; he's married to Hilltop's pianist, Christine.
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Sunday School Superintendent / Trustee- Ray McKinney

Ray is just an all around great guy who loves the Lord! He's serves Hilltop as the Sunday School Superintendent and as Trustee. Ray has an infectious smile and ray (no pun intended) of positivity; he is married to Melony and they live in Westwood.
Sunday School Superintendent- Carrie Tomlin

Youth Leader-
Carrie Tomlin

Carrie not only teaches the Teen Sunday School class at Hilltop, she's the Youth Leader. She is a local high school teacher and loves serving the Lord.
Trustee- Bill Criss, Jr.

Trustee / Church Clerk- Bill Criss, Jr.

Bill serves as church clerk and as one of Hilltop’s trustees. He is married to Angie, and they are raising 4 kids. Bill can fix anything around the church!
Trustee- Laura Metz

TRUSTEE- Laura Metz

Laura serves as a Trustee at Hilltop and faithfully keeps the church clean and ready for worship!
Trustee- Nathan Frisby

Trustee- Nathan Frisby

Nathan also serves as one of Hilltop’s trustees. He keeps the grounds in top shape and shares his testimony with everyone he comes in contact with. Nathan utilizes sign language during worship services by signing songs, it is beautiful to watch!
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Trustee- Ryan Thomas

Ryan is Hilltop's newest trustee charged with caring for the church grounds and property. He is married to Courtni and they have one son! They love the Lord and want to see Hilltop grow!