Senior Minister

Rev. Gary Speer was called as Interim Senior Minister to the church in November of 2018…by September of 2019, the congregation called him as part-time Senior Minister…Gary brings to the church over 40 plus years of experience in ministry; he has been part of the North Texas Area of the Christian Church since August, 1981. Educated at Phillips University in Enid, Oklahoma, where he received his Bachelor of Arts in Religion, and then attended Union Theological Seminary in Richmond, Virginia, receiving his Master of Divinity degree. He has a strong commitment to preaching, leading in worship, and providing the leadership and care this congregation needs.

Gary came out of retirement that took place in April, 2017 to come and serve this congregation, and is grateful for the faithful, dedicated, committed persons who are Highlands Christian Church.

As of April, 2025, Gary is now the Full Time Senior Minister here, and looks forward to the joys and the challenges that await us.

Director of Music

Lori McCommons

Lori coordinates the musical life of the church – chancel choir, worship hymns, soloists, and our handbell choir. Her ministries “set the bar” for our worship on Sundays. She is a talented pianist and has served HCC for more than 39 years!