Our Elders - High Pointe Church of Christ


Jim Atchley Jim has been attending High Pointe since 1991. He and his wife Helen (deceased) have two children Rick and Mark and six grandchildren. He has served as an elder since 2003. Jim retired as a National Finance Director for Sears. He enjoys playing golf and bridge and traveling. He is a supporting elder for Administration, Finance, Asset Management and Facility Management.	Jim Barr Jim and his wife Pam have been attending High Pointe since 1990. They have two children Kevin and Brian. They also have one grandchild. He has served as an elder since 1997. Jim works as an IT Project Manager for Texas Instruments. He enjoys old Chevrolet Pickups and camping. 1 Chronicles 29:11-12 is his favorite passage of scripture. He is a supporting elder for Education and Evangelism.	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: Administration, Finance, Asset Management and Facility Management. He also serves on the board of North Texas Christian Academy.

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, Connection Groups and Encouragement.	Greg LaFon (Recently Stepped Down) Greg and his wife Lisa served as an elder from 2006-2008. He just recently stepped down. We appreciate Greg's time of service in this capacity, and look forward to serving with him in other ways.	Caroll Lokey Caroll and his wife Mary Jane have been attending High Pointe since 1968. They have three children Jason, Eric, Kelly and seven grandchildren. He has served as an elder since 1989. Caroll is a retired school administrator. He enjoys attending the activities of his grandchildren. John 3:16 is one of his favorite passages from the Bible. He is a supporting elder for worship assemblies, thirty-niners, fellowship, prayer warriors and involvement.

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.	Early B. Milstead Early has attended High Pointe since 1941. His wife Lena has attended High Pointe since 1956. Their daughter Holly Milstead, her husband Jim Pettway, 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.	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 education, encouragement and involvement ministries.
	The following men were added in 2008 as shepherds: Brett Baker Terry Davis Steve Pendergrass James Voss Their bios and pictures will be added soon!
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 foreign and local evangelism, encouragement, involvement ministries and the prayer warriors.