Rev. John W. Bowling
Senior Pastor
Pastor John is responsible for the overall leadership of the church, worship, preaching, and pastoral care.
John Hodges-Batzka
Director of Discipleship
John is responsible for small group ministries, adult Sunday School support and adult Christian education.
Hilary Dungan
Children's Ministry Director
Hilary is Highland United Methodist Church's, children's minister. For years, she has served as frequent children’s ministry volunteer and a teacher at Bluebird Christian Preschool for the past twelve years. Hilary and her husband Scott have two daughters, Riley and Paige and live in Fort Thomas.
Madeline Queen
Youth Director
“Hi! My name is Madeline Queen, and I am so grateful for the opportunity to serve as your new Youth Ministry Director. I want youth group to be a place where you feel at home—where you’re listened to, lifted up, and can grow in faith together. I’m a proud Murray State alum, and outside of ministry my greatest joy is my family. My partner Ramiro and I are raising two wonderful little ones—Rosie and Mateo.
Rachel Dickman
Treasurer and Administrative Assistant
Rachel keeps the church's financial records in order and supports the ministry staff as the administrative assistant for the church.
Chris Pinelo
Contemporary Worship Leader
A lifelong member of HUMC, Chris is a professional musician responsible for programming and leading music at the 9:30 Sunday service. He is also a professional communicator, strategist and storyteller, and lives in Fort Thomas with his wife Tasha and three children (Lincoln, Josie and Alex). @chrispinelo
Cyndy Jones
BLUEBIRD CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR
A Ft. Thomas native, Cyndy brings her experience of thirty-three years of public school education and seven years at Bluebird. She and her husband Dan are active members at Highland Methodist and she feels blessed to have this opportunity to lead Bluebird Christian Preschool.
Jason Fishburn
Director of Choirs
| Highland United Methodist Church is excited to welcome Jason Fishburn as our new Choir Director. Jason has served United Methodist Churches in central and Northern Indiana and is the Founder and Artistic Director of the Queen City Street Choir. He works as a Financial Wellness Coach. We hope you will join us in welcoming Jason to our community! |
Rhonda Hanneken
Financial Secretary
Rhonda lives in Southgate with her husband Jeff. In addition to working with us, she has many hobbies, but her favorite one is hanging out with their 8 grandchildren.
Terrie Benjamin
Organist/Accompanist
Terrie Benjamin is Highland United Methodist Church's organist/accompanist. Terrie received a Bachelor of Music in organ performance from UK and a Master of Music from the University of Illinois School of Music. She has served churches in Lexington, Ky., New Rochelle, NY and Cincinnati. Terrie lives in Cincinnati with her husband, Lenny, and is a mother of three and grandmother of four.
Jeff Hanneken
Custodian
Jeff helps to keep our campus clean and tidy throughout the week.