The High Pointe community is a multi-generational community, with many young married couples and young families. Our older and long time members provide great leadership and mentoring for these younger generations, while the young keep the church vibrant and relevant.
As might be expected in a large congregation, there is a diversity of people, with all types of different backgrounds, professions, and stages in life. In many ways, the church reflects the community of McKinney; however, we seek to reach out to all peoples.
The apostle Paul wrote these words about the church: "There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus" (Gal. 3:28). This is the church that we seek to be. A church where there is neither black nor white, CEO nor service worker, male nor female. A people where all are equally in need of a Savior, Jesus Christ, and all are equally forgiven. We invite you to be a part of this people.
Our Ministers
James Nored
Minister of the Word/Evangelist, Senior Minister
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James and his wife Becki came to High Pointe in March of 2008. James serves as a preacher, evangelist, local evangelism director, leader of the worship team, and a leader & team builder of the staff. He works as a team with the elders in refining the vision for the church. He and his wife Becki have two daughters, Gina & Emily.
James holds BA degrees in Bible, Music, and Pre-Med (Biology), a Masters of Arts in Ministry from Oklahoma Christian University, and a Masters of Divinity from Harding University Graduate School of Religion.
Currently James is pursuing a Doctor of Ministry degree in Missional Church, Postmodern Culture, & Evangelism from Fuller Theological Seminary.
Bryan Sharp
Minister of Spiritual Formation & Staffing Coordination, Senior Minister
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Bryanand his wife Mary came to High Pointe in September of 2002. Bryan serves as the Spiritual formation and coordination minister. They have three children Jared, Jon and Jennalee. Bryan enjoys remodeling and landscaping and spending time with the family. His favorite passage of scripture is Romans 8. Bryan has a BS in Education from Abilene Christian University and a MS in Counseling from Texas A & M Corpus Christi.
Lantz Howard
Youth and Family Minister
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Lantz
and his family moved to McKinney from Las Vegas, NV in July of 2010.Lantz serves as the youth minister and partners with the parents to equip them to lead their
families closer to God and our relationship with others. He and his wife Jessica love to minister together to the students so they can become a
radiant reflection of Christ. Their first child arrived in May of 2010 and they look forward to growing their family here with the High Pointe body of Christ.
Lantz holds a
B.A. degree in Humanities with an emphasis in
ministry from Lubbock Christian University and
a M.S. degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Phoenix Las Vegas
Campus. He will be pursuing a state of Texas license in Marriage and Family Therapy over
the next few years to continue to help families grow closer
together. Lantz and his family love to spend time outdoors camping,
fishing, and maybe one day taking his little girl Kennedie hunting. He enjoys
time riding his road bike, playing golf, and participating in triathlons.
Dana Leach
Children's Minister, Early Childhood
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Dana, Jim Bob and their children Jonathan, Jayna, Jessica,
and James-Ryan came to High Pointe in
September of 2009. Dana has a passion
for equipping children and families to realize their God given abilities and
responsibilities in the Kingdom.
Dana has a Bachelors degree in Early childhood and
Elementary Education as well as Ministry with an emphasis in Religious
Education from Oklahoma Christian. She
has completed some post graduate work at Southwestern Baptist Theological
Seminary as well as Abilene Christian University,. She served as the Children's Minister at the Edmond Church of Christ from 1991-1998.
Dana's hobbies include reading, gardening, quilting, photography, cooking, traveling, and machine embroidery. Someday she hopes to have time to actually enjoy those hobbies.
Our Deacons
Listed below are the deacons (servants) for our various High Pointe ministries, who provide assistance to our elders, ministers, and members as we seek to fulfill our vision of being "a loving family led by God to reach a broken world."
Administration
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Elder Support/Communication: Lewis Isaacks, Keith Christian, Bruce Scott
Spiritual Formation
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High Pointe Family
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Men’s Ministry: Tim Dooley, Brad Chilton
Outreach
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Praise and Worship
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Our Elders
Brett Baker
Brett and his wife Vickie have been attending High Pointe since 1999. They have two daughters Lauren and Amy. He has served as an elder since 2008. Brett works for Texas Instruments and is a Director over the Audits and External Manufacturing Quality teams. He enjoys spending time with his family, traveling and camping, and reading. His favorite passage is Philippians 1:9-10. He is the supporting elder for insurance & risk management, IT services, and member involvement.
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Dave Epley
Dave and his wife Jan have been attending High Pointe since 1977. They have one daughter, Kim and two grandchildren. He served as an elder from 1985 – 1997 and has been serving again as an elder since 2003. Dave owns a business and enjoys spending time playing golf, tennis or reading. Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 is one of his favorite passages from the Bible. He is a supporting elder for the Leadership Team,: Administration, Finance, Asset Management and Facility Management. He also serves on the board of North Texas Christian Academy.
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Bill Green
Bill and his wife Cloise have been attending High Pointe since 1992. They have four children Linda, Carol, Susan and Steven. They also have seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He has served as an elder at High Pointe since 1997. He previously served as an elder for 19 years for two congregations in the Chicago area. Bill was a Research Fellow with Abbott Laboratories and managed the Thyroid R&D section. He enjoys fishing, Genealogy and Church history. Ephesians 4 and Romans 12 are his favorite passages of scripture. He is a supporting elder for Worship, First Contact, Connection Groups and Encouragement.
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Terry Davis
Terry and his wife Betsy have been attending High Pointe since 1997. They have three children Lindsay, Blair and Lane. He has served as an elder since 2008. Terry is a Solution Manager within EDS' Global Sales Organization. He enjoys outdoor activities such as running, hunting and skiing. Philippians 4 and Ephesians 2 are his favorite passages from the bible. He is a supporting elder for connection groups and the men's ministries and also assists with adult education.
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Gene McDougald
Gene and his wife Michelle have been attending High Pointe since 2000. They have three children Mallari, Megan and Cade. He has served as an elder since 2006. Gene works as the Vice President of Customer Development for IGPS. He enjoys spending time with his family, working at the family farm, fishing and hunting. His favorite passage of scripture is John 15:13. He is a supporting elder for the Ministry Leadership Team, Human Resources and staff support.
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Early B. Milstead
Early has attended High Pointe since 1941. His wife Lena has attended High Pointe since 1956. Their daughter Holly Milstead and granddaughter Morgan attend High Pointe. Early works as a Real Estate Broker and State Certified Real Estate Appraiser. He enjoys farming, construction, and spending time with his granddaughter. His favorite passage of scripture is John 3:16. He is a supporting elder in Insurance and Risk Management, Asset Management and Building Management.
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Ron O'Neal
Ron and his wife Diane have been attending High Pointe since 1996. They have three children Brian, Chris and Michelle. He has served as an elder since 2006. Ron is an IT Manager at Raytheon. He enjoys landscaping his yard and playing golf. Philippians 3:13-14 is one of his favorite passages from the Bible. He is a supporting elder for the Leadership Team, outreach, education, encouragement and involvement ministries.
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Bob Renfro
Bob and his wife Sidney have been attending High Pointe since 2002. They have two children Ruston and Kurt and three grandchildren. He has served as an elder at High Pointe since 2006 and also served as an Elder for 12 years at the Newland Street Church of Christ in Garden Grove, California. Bob was a vice president of Sales and Marketing for TCR Industries. He enjoys golf, wood working and traveling. Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 and Psalm 139:23 are two of his favorite passages from the Bible. He is a supporting elder for the Leadership Team, foreign and local evangelism, encouragement, involvement ministries and the prayer warriors.
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Steve Pendergrass
Steve and his wife Barbie have been attending High Pointe since 1995. They have three children Amber, Ashley and Justin, and four beautiful grandchildren. He has served as an elder since 2008. Steve is an IT Consultant at IBM. He enjoys spending time with his amily, flying, landscaping his yard, playing golf, and traveling. I Corinthians 10:13, Isaiah 40:31 and Joshua 24:15 are favorite Bible passages of his. He is a supporting elder for worship and education and assists with some outreach ministries. Additionally, Steve and Barbie have a passion for helping young families be successful in their marriages and raising children.
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James Voss
James has been a part of the High Pointe Family since 2002. He has two married sons, Bradley and Ashley; and four grandchildren. James is an administrator with Richardson ISD and enjoys mountain climbing, boating and all outdoor mountaineering activities. His favorite scripture is 1 John 4:4. He is a supporting elder for Financial Peace, Grief Workshops, Counseling and New Member Orientation.
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Our Beliefs
God
We believe there is but one God who has revealed himself in three persons--the Father (our Creator), the Son of God (Jesus, our Savior), and the Holy Spirit (our Guide).
Humanity
We believe that though we are born good, each of us reaches an age where we knowingly sin (violate God's will), separating us from God and each other. Thus, we need a Savior!
Salvation We believe that God so loved the world that he sent his Son to die for us. Through his death and resurrection, Christ defeated sin and death, making our salvation possible. This salvation is by grace (the free gift of God) and is received through faith (trust) in Christ Jesus.
Faith We believe faith is expressed in believing that God raised Jesus from the dead and confessing that Jesus is Lord. Faith is also expressed in repenting of our sins and being baptized (immersed) into Christ's name. In this trusting act of baptism, we receive forgiveness of sins and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. [Rom. 10:9-10; Acts 2:38]
The Church We believe that when a person is saved, God places him or her into the church and he or she becomes a part of Christ's body. We invite all to accept God's offer of salvation and become a member of his church.
Eternity We believe that there is a heaven and a hell, and that Jesus will return again to judge the living and the dead. All of the dead will be resurrected, and those in Christ will put on incorruptible, Spiritual bodies and live eternally with God, reigning with God and Christ in the new heaven and new earth.
Our Mission
Our Mission
Our life and mission is centered around Christ's life and mission.
Jesus gave his mission to his disciples, saying, "As I have been sent [by the Father], so I am sending you" (Jn.20:21). Thus, we are by our very nature a "missional" (sent) church, and he is the pattern for our life and mission.
Seeking, Serving, Sharing
What are we sent to do? Following Christ's example and his own words of why he came/why he was sent, we are to take up his mission of:
- Seeking the lost (Lk. 19:10). 10 For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost."
- Serving the community (Mk. 10:45),
45 For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
and
- Sharing the good news (Lk. 4:43). 43 But he said, “I must proclaim the good news of the kingdom of God to the other towns also, because that is why I was sent.”
We exist not for ourselves, but for God and others. We must have an outward focus.
Our Worship
Welcoming
We are praying everyday that God sends people just like you into our lives. And just as God has done with us, we seek to take people wherever they are in their walk with God. You will be greeted with a smile and a warm latte at our coffee bar (Higher Grounds).
Whether you need space or want to engage in meaningful conversation, we seek to be responsive to your needs. If you are looking for deeper relationships, we also invite you to check out one of our connection groups.
God and Christ Centered
Our worship focuses on what God has accomplished through Jesus Christ. We praise him by telling of all of his wonderful nature and all of his mighty acts of creation and salvation. We talk to him by offering up prayers, and through Scripture readings and messages from the word of God we listen to him. Through our giving we thank him and acknowledge his rule over all of our lives.
Spiritual
When we gather together, we believe that God himself is present through his Holy Spirit. We offer up spiritual songs using our voices, and we seek to show that the Spirit is indeed among us by demonstrating the characteristics of the Spirit--love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. We celebrate the Lord's Supper each week, there encountering the risen Christ and remembering his death and resurrection.
Culturally Relevant
In today's culture, multimedia is a way of life, and so appropriate video, slides, and songs that enhance and illustrate the biblical message are used each Sunday. Our Internet based culture is also highly interactive, and so people share their stories or testimonies of faith, with questions being asked during the message to engage the members. Messages offer practical help for daily Christian living at work, in the family, and in the church.
Children Friendly
Jesus said that unless we become like little children, we cannot enter into the kingdom of God. One of the favorite parts of the service for young and old alike at High Pointe is our "Children Helping Children" section, in which children stream down to the front during a children's song and give a small donation that goes towards helping needy children. Their giving hearts teach us about God.
To help both parents and children worship, there is a "Kidzone" section of worship for children age three to second grade. A twos nursery is also provided for Sunday morning worship.
Uplifting
Through focusing on God, our faith is built up for service to others throughout the week. We serve each other in our "worship service" by providing opportunities for fellowship, sharing, confessing, prayer requests, and responding to God's word. People are welcome to be outwardly expressive in their worship or not, each as God has made them.
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Gathering Times & Directions
Our Location
Service Times
High Pointe Church of Christ
3201 N. Central Expressway
McKinney, TX 75071
Phone: 214-544-6565
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Directions:
Located off of Wilmeth Rd. near McKinney North High School. If coming from HWY 75/Central Expressway, exit at HWY 380. Take the access road north to Wilmeth Rd. Go west on Wilmeth Rd and turn right onto James Pitt Drive. The church is on the right.
From Allen, Texas, get onto Highway 75 and head Northeast. Exit at HWY 380. Take the access road north to Wilmeth Rd. Go west on Wilmeth Rd and turn right onto James Pitt Drive. The church is on the right.
Directions from Frisco, TX
From Frisco, Texas, get onto Preston Rd (TX 289) and head North. Turn Right at HWY 380 and head east on Hwy 380 for about 9.5 miles. Turn left at N Central Expy and travel about 1.5 miles. Turn left at Bloomingday and then take the first left onto N. Central Expy. The church will be on the right.
The High Pointe community is a multi-generational community, with many young married couples and young families. Our older and long time members provide great leadership and mentoring for these younger generations, while the young keep the church vibrant and relevant.
James Nored 
Bryan Sharp
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