Pastor Chuck Kurfman was born in Beardstown, IL, and grew up in several small towns throughout central Illinois. He has wonderful memories of attending Sunday school, Vacation Bible School and youth group at local United Methodist Churches, as well as other churches in these small towns. He is a graduate of Virden Community High School…
Julie is a charter member at Highland Hope. She and her husband Chuck have raised two children in the church, Marc and Karli, and have been called to adopt and raise another child, Ruthie Ann. Julie began her faith journey right here at Highland Hope in 1996. God revealed Himself to her through women’s prayer…
My name is Shawna. I have worked with children for over 20 years. I graduated from Greenville College in 2008 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education and Elementary Education. I have been the Director for Kids in Christ School Age Program, and the Kids in Action Day Camp Program since 2012. My husband Paul…
Philip is a retired Air Force officer with over 30 years of business and financial management experience, holding degrees from Governors State University and Webster University. He and his wife Jennifer began attending Highland Hope shortly after being being stationed at Scott AFB and moving to Highland in 1999. They have two children, Lauren and Caleb. Philip…
As a truck driver for nearly fifteen years, Christopher has seen pretty much all that this great nation has to offer. He came to realize that the most beautiful place he could be was right at home. Christopher does everything he can to ensure that folks coming to Highland Hope truly feel the presence of…
Ciara was born in Creve Coeur, Missouri and raised in Highland, Illinois. Ciara and her soon to be husband Bryn reside in Breese, Illinois. She is a Greenville University Alumni. Her parents introduced her to Highland Hope church where she still attends to this day. She has had the pleasure of working with children of…