Hilltop's Church Board
Leadership Team
Pastor- James
“Butch” Crum
Pastor Butch and his wife, Sheri, have served at Hilltop the past 22 years. He is also the Southern District General Superintendent for the Christian Baptist Association.
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
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.
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.
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 / 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
Laura serves as a Trustee at Hilltop and faithfully keeps the church clean and ready for worship!
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!
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!