
Jeremiah Hightower
Pastor
Bro. Jeremiah grew up in a pastor’s home in Lebanon, Missouri, and was saved as a young boy. In 2004, he graduated from Pensacola Christian College with a degree in Music Ministries. After serving in an assistant pastor role for more than 20 years, he became the pastor here at Harvest Baptist in February of 2025. His family will arrive in Abilene to begin their ministry in June of 2025.
After graduating from PCC, Bro. Jeremiah served as youth pastor and music director at Tabernacle Baptist Church in Lebanon, Missouri, for three and a half years. In 2007, he took a position as assistant pastor and music director at Lighthouse Baptist Church in Indianapolis, Indiana, where he served for the next eight years. More recently, he served in a similar role at the Rochester Hills Baptist Church in Rochester Hills, Michigan, for 9 years beginning in 2016.
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Bro. Jeremiah and his wife Christy have been married since December 2004, and have two sons, Tyler and Kyle.
Derek Oman
Missionary to croatia

Derek, along with his wife, Sierra, are missionaries to Croatia sent out of Harvest Baptist Church. They have been on deputation raising support since March of 2024.