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Meet Our Team

Chris Pruitt

Lead Pastor

Pastor Chris has been our Lead Pastor since September 2015. We are blessed to have Pastor Chris, Mrs. Darlene and their three sons, Allen, Josh and Blake.

“And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.  For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it.”
Luke 9:23-24

Brad Cordray

Executive/Worship Pastor

Pastor Brad joined our staff in July 2020.  He is passionate about multigenerational worship and seeing the family of faith discipling and encouraging each other to go deeper in their relationships with Jesus.

Pastor Brad and his wife Michele have three children:  Jackson, Julianna, and Jameson.

“Humble yourself before the Lord and He will lift you up and give you honor.”
James 4:10


Phillip Crump

Senior Adult Pastor

Pastor Phillip has been on staff at Hillcrest since March 1988. Pastor Phillip is over our Education and Senior Adults ministries. We are thankful for Pastor Phillip, Mrs. Janna and their three children Ben, Paul, and Bree.

“He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?”
Micah 6:8

Steven Amos

Discipleship Pastor

Pastor Steven joined our staff in 2018 and has transitioned from serving as our Children’s Pastor to Discipleship Pastor in January 2025. With a heart for guiding others in their spiritual growth, Pastor Steven is passionate about fostering strong, Christ-centered discipleship in the church. He and his wife, Olivia, are proud parents to three children: Luke, Callie, and Jackson.

“I have set the Lord always before me; because He is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken.”
Psalm 16:8

Aaron Farmer

NextGen Pastor

Pastor Aaron came on staff as the Hillcrest Student Pastor in October 2023 and transitioned to NextGen Pastor in January 2025. His passion for the Lord is clearly demonstrated in his care over the college, youth, and children’s ministries. He and his wife, Ellie, are expecting their first child in the summer of 2025.

“Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.”
Psalm 19:14

Kelly Worley

Children’s Director

Kelly joined our staff in Jan. 2025. She is passionate about sharing the
gospel with children in an age-appropriate way so they will come to know Jesus as their
Lord and Savior but to also grow in their relationship with him. Kelly and her husband
Robert have 5 children: Andrew, Dalton, Jake, Lily, and Charlie.


Shannon Ross

Secretary/Receptionist