Dr. Kermit McGregor (Transitional Pastor) Dr. McGregor is well known and loved throughout the state of Mississippi. He will be serving as transitional pastor in the coming months at Hillcrest.

Rev. Phillip Jason Blackburn (Minister of Children and Media) has been a full time staff member of Hillcrest Baptist Church since April 1995. He has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Bible from Blue Mountain College. He has served as Minister of Children and Youth, Education and Evangelism, and Children and Evangelism before becoming our Minister of Children and Media. He has been involved in mission work in British Columbia, Illinois, Tennessee, Mississippi, Washington, Texas and Georgia. He oversees the Hillcrest The Children's Ministry, T.V. Ministry, and The Hillcrest Day School Ministry. Bro. Jason is married to Kelly Jackson Blackburn. They have one daughter, Madeline and one son, Mac.

Rev. Donald "Don" E. Chandler (Minister of Music) has served in full-time ministry for years. He has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Music and Bible from Blue Mountain College. He has served as Minister of Music and Youth before becoming our Minister of Music. He has been involved in the State Children's Choir Festival and youth mission trips in Mississippi, Ohio and Colorado. Some of his ministries include Minister of Worship, Sanctuary Choir, Hillcrest Orchestra, Grade Choir for Children and our School of Fine Arts. Don has been our Worship Leader since November of 1998. He and his wife Katie have three children: Will, Anne Marie, and Caleb.

Derek Fortenberry started full time youth ministry at Hillcrest in 2009. He is from Oxford, MS and is married to Shannon Fortenberry.

Bobby Moorman (Building and Grounds Director) has served as Building and Grounds Director since August 1996. His wife, Kim, is a teacher at East Union Attendance Center. They have one son, Tyler.

Michelle Armstrong (Office Manager) has served as part-time secretary since April 2004. Her husband, Mike, is the Building Inspector for New Albany. They have four children, Emily, Brandon, Mackenzie, and Mason.

Mary Alice Ivy (Preschool Director) has served as Dayschool Director since August 2002. She also serves as Director of the Nursery and Preschool at Hillcrest. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Math from Mississippi University for Women. She retired from the Union County School System with 29 years of service. Mary Alice is a charter member of Hillcrest Baptist Church and has worked with preschoolers since age 17. Her husband, Darrell, is owner of The Image Place Photography Studio and is also a charter member of Hillcrest Baptist Church. They have 3 children: Rob, Alison Ivy Moore, and Will. They also have4 grandchildren: Maggie, Kate, Jake and Elizabeth.