Pastors and administrators responsible for our church's day-to-day leadership and operations. Some staff members are congregation-specific, while many work centrally for all congregations.
Senior Pastor
Senior Pastor
Raised just a few miles from Highrock, Dave is a local. Though he lived nine years in Virginia and two overseas, when he returned to Boston for graduate school he was home to stay. Dave and his wife Michelle started dating in high school, and they now have eleven children adopted from all over the world. Dave served several wonderful churches before coming to Highrock in 2000, but hopes to stay here forever.
To reach Pastor Dave’s assistant, email lorim@highrock.org
Pastor of Adult Discipleship, Highrock MetroWest
Pastor of Adult Discipleship, Highrock MetroWest
Taylor grew up in the Seattle area where he attended Seattle Pacific University and received a B.A. in Political Science. Taylor and his wife Rachel met in Chicago at North Park Theological Seminary where Taylor earned his M.Div. Taylor pastored for several years in Tucson Arizona at Eastside Covenant Church before joining the staff at Highrock. He has also served in several denominational ministries with the Evangelical Covenant Church, including as President of the Covenant Ministerium. Taylor is passionate about discipleship and helping the Church create and sustain effective ministries which meet the needs of the world. Taylor is the Pastor of Adult Discipleship at Highrock MetroWest and serves on the Love Mercy, Do Justice Board at Highrock. Taylor enjoys photography, craft beer, cheering for the Seahawks, Calvin and Hobbes, and all things Star Wars!
Executive Pastor, Highrock Arlington
Executive Pastor, Highrock Arlington
A Baltimore native, Walt attended the University of Maryland in College Park, where he met his wife Jen. They moved to Cambridge in 2009 and became members at Highrock, where they fell in love with the community and mission. Walt joined the Highrock staff team in 2015. Prior to working at Highrock, he spent ten years on staff with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship serving college students in Washington, DC and Boston.
He and Jen enjoy CrossFit, craft beer, museums, watching soccer, travel, and spending time with their daughter Rian and dog Dublin. Walt has a Masters in Theology from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.
Director of Arlington Kidsrock, Elementary
Director of Arlington Kidsrock, Elementary
Sheila grew up on the South Shore of Boston and then moved south for college, graduate school, and beyond. She returned to the Boston area in 2009. She currently lives in Medford with her husband, Will, and their two young children, Rachel and David, and loves having her extended family in the area. After 17 years of working as an elementary classroom teacher with a focus on English as a Second Language, she joined the Highrock staff in August 2021.
She is excited to use her education background in a new setting where she is able to work with her favorite people (elementary school students) and help them develop a life-long relationship with Jesus Christ. In her free time Sheila enjoys spending time outdoors with family and friends, especially hiking and relaxing on the beach.
Resident Theologian
Resident Theologian
Scott lives in Arlington with his spouse, Abby, and their two daughters. He and Abby moved to Boston in 2012, and have been involved at Highrock ever since. Scott has worked as a Young Life staff member and adjunct faculty in Theology at Emmanuel College and Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School. He attended Princeton Theological Seminary and Harvard Divinity School, where he completed his Masters of Divinity and Doctorate of Theology respectively.
At Highrock Scott serves as the Resident Theologian for Theology Lab and Adult Christian Formation. His passion is for people to discover theological learning in a way that is both accessible and inspires greater intimacy with and love for God and neighbor. Scott’s interests include the doctrine of the Trinity, rainbow trout, and being outdoors with Abby and the girls.
Administrator
Administrator
Sandy comes to Highrock as a lifetime member of Trinity Covenant Church, the former home of Highrock Lexington. She has served as a leader in many areas of the church, including MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers), the children’s ministry, and Mission and Outreach. As part of her missions work, Sandy visited Uganda for the first time in 2008, where she made a promise to God and the children of Bakka that she would work every day of her life to make their lives better. She later became the Co-founder and Executive Director of Kisoboka Uganda, Inc. Sandy and her husband Frank live in Waltham and have three adult children, Matthew, Julie, and Jenny.
Pastor, Highrock MetroWest
Pastor, Highrock MetroWest
Ryan had been serving at Redeemer Community Church since 2011 in several roles including Youth Pastor and Music Director when the conversation about Highrock adopting his congregation began in 2016. Throughout the transition from RCC to Highrock MetroWest he has continued as a jack-of-all-trades supporting the unfolding community in Needham.
Andrea married Ryan in 2005 and they have three children; Lukas, Holly, and Benjamin. Their family frequents the pizza joints, libraries, and wooded trails of MetroWest.
Ryan oversees the planning and production of our Sunday morning worship services, leads the Anchor Community, and is the Race Director for the Jog for Joy.
Pastor, Highrock Arlington
Pastor, Highrock Arlington
Robert is originally from beautiful New Smyrna Beach, FL and has been serving in church ministry for over twenty-five years in the Greater Boston area (Park Street Church, Free Christian Church, and Grace Chapel). His wife, Beatriz Eugenia Tobon, is from Cali, Colombia, and teaches at Lexington Christian Academy. Robert & Beatriz have two wonderful sons, Mark and Samuel.
Robert’s mission in life is to know God and His love, and for that love to be known to others. In 2020, he graduated from Fuller Theological Seminary with a Master of Arts in Global Leadership. Robert also served for many years as a Career Advisor at his and Beatriz’ alma mater, Berklee College of Music, helping numerous professional artists with their musical career pursuits.
MomsRock Director
MomsRock Director
Michelle grew up in Greater Boston, and while she enjoyed living in Virginia during college, she loves being back home. She and Dave had their first date at the Burlington Mall when she was 15 years old, and after 28 years of marriage they still go on dates there! After earning a Bachelors in Religion and studying New Testament Greek, Michelle served in ministry with Dave before returning to get a Masters at Boston University. Above all else, Michelle has a passion for her 11 kids, her husband, and for following Jesus no matter what!
Pastor, Middle School Ministry
Pastor, Middle School Ministry
Born and raised in upstate New York, Michael joined the Highrock team in September 2016. Michael married his high school sweetheart, Grace, and both now serve on staff with Highrock. They have two spunky daughters: Kiah Joy and Jianah Kara. Aside from spending time with his family, Michael loves sports, listening to a great podcast, spending time with students and families, reading books, discussing theology and faith, spending time with friends, watching movies, and eating great food! Michael has a Masters in Theology and a Masters in Religion from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.
Communications Director & Highrock Online Co-Director
Communications Director & Highrock Online Co-Director
Michael oversees and creates content for Highrock’s website, social media communications, and graphic design projects. He received a Master of Divinity from Northern Seminary in the suburbs of Chicago, where he lives and works remotely. Michael has worked in both ministry and marketing contexts and enjoys blending the commonalities between those backgrounds. He is an avid consumer of music and has more hobbies than he can manage. This is especially true since he has two young children that keep him laughing and busy at all times.
Executive Pastor, Adult Discipleship, Love Mercy Do Justice Ministry
Executive Pastor, Adult Discipleship, Love Mercy Do Justice Ministry
Meghan was born and raised in Chicago, and has found Highrock to be a wonderful home away from home. She grew up in the Covenant Church, and loves the Covenant affirmations that hold the essentials of faith at the center, instead of creating boundaries around God. Meghan attended North Park Theological Seminary in Chicago and followed the call to the Boston area to serve at Highrock. She currently serves as one of the co-Lead Pastors of Highrock Online and oversees the Adult Discipleship team.
She feels especially called to the work of making the Church accessible to all, and to help give leadership to voices that often go unheard. Meghan and her husband Brad have two boys, Brady and Lucas, and live in Waltham, which they love for its diversity, running paths and restaurant scene. If they’re not at church or school, you’ll find their family at the gym or watching baseball (Go Cubs, Go!).
Videography & Technology Director
Videography & Technology Director
Mark Anderton comes to the staff with a bachelor’s degree in Digital Media Production. He is self-driven and confident about personal and collaborative designs. In his spare time, you may find him cycling, upgrading his car, or traveling the world. His motto is, “Video is my passion and God is my guide. Let’s laugh and make memories!”.
Assistant to Senior Pastor and Executive Director
Assistant to Senior Pastor and Executive Director
A born and raised Midwesterner, Lori lives surrounded by the cornfield of Northwest Illinois with her husband, Dan. Together, they’ve raised three sons who have now blessed them with eight grandchildren.
Lori serves Highrock remotely with over 25 years of executive assistant experience including seven years at a local multi-site rural church network. She and her husband are also the founders and leaders of a non-profit disaster relief organization assisting those locally and nationally affected by natural disasters by organizing teams to help with clean-up, whether that be using chainsaws to clear downed trees following a tornado or mucking out homes after flooding.
When she does find a little free time, you may find her in the kitchen trying out new recipes, on a motorcycle, quilting and crafting or spending time with family & friends around a bonfire.
Facilities Manager
Facilities Manager
Lew grew up in New Jersey, then moved to New York City after college to pursue a career in business and a side gig as a guitarist-songwriter for his band. He came to the Boston area twenty years ago for a job opportunity and then decided to stay after he met the woman who would become his wife. He is grateful for the opportunity to serve the Highrock community and is thrilled to be a part of the church’s mission. On his days off, he loves to spend time with his wife and two children, watching and playing sports, cooking, gardening, and visiting the Massachusetts coast.
Co-Director, Highrock Cambridge
Co-Director, Highrock Cambridge
LeLe (she/her) was born and raised in Southeast Virginia. After graduating from the University of Mary Washington in 2015, she joined staff with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship at Old Dominion University. While in Virginia, she met her husband, Greg, who also worked with InterVarsity. They married in 2018 and made Cambridge their home.
LeLe transitioned to the InterVarsity campus ministries at Boston University Multiethnic, Berklee College of Music, and Boston Conservatory, while becoming a member of Highrock Cambridge. She ended her time with InterVarsity at the end of 2020 after the birth of her son, James, to enter a season of rest (haha). In Spring 2021, she and Greg joined the staff team at Highrock Cambridge.
LeLe is mixed race, 2nd generation Filipino and Black American, which has shaped how she engages with God, and does ministry by inviting others into their own ethnic identity journeys. She loves traveling with her family and friends, getting tattoos, watching live sports and music, hosting others, playing Nintendo Switch cozy games, and having friends over for games and dessert!
Creative Director, Worship at Highrock Arlington
Creative Director, Worship at Highrock Arlington
Originally from Queens, NY, Koo moved to Boston in the fall of 2013 with his wife Jinny. For many years, Koo was a full time singer-songwriter who recorded several albums and toured around the US, performing with his band and other independent artists. Throughout his music career, worshiping God and leading others in worship has always been a priority and one of his biggest passions. Koo is thankful he gets to do that every week along with his amazing partners in ministry at Highrock. Outside of church, he spends most of his time with his family, discovering good eats in Boston, and looking for the best coffee he can find to get him through his first few years of parenthood.
Pastor, Highrock Arlington Welcome & Integration, Japanese Ministry
Pastor, Highrock Arlington Welcome & Integration, Japanese Ministry
Kim was born and raised in small towns in Northern California, but has since lived in Southern California, Switzerland, the San Francisco Bay Area, and North Carolina. She is married to her high school sweetheart, and they have four deeply loved children. She has been an elementary school teacher, a preschool teacher, and the Director for Connections at her former church in North Carolina. She obtained a Masters degree in Spiritual Formation from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary, and is passionate about connecting people to God and to one another.
Human Resources Director
Human Resources Director
Katie is a local, growing up just 10 miles from Highrock’s Arlington campus. She has been attending Highrock since 2008 and joined the staff in 2015. She loves her role, supporting the church in its care for the staff that care so well for our congregation. Katie has a background in music education and classical vocal performance, and continues to sing – on stage or as part of a pandemic-inspired virtual choir – as time allows. She and her husband Tim have two sons, born in 2011 and 2014, and have a home that is always full of music.
Pastor, Young Adult Community, Highrock Arlington Adult Discipleship
Pastor, Young Adult Community, Highrock Arlington Adult Discipleship
Born in South Korea, Justin immigrated to the States when he was nine years old. During his graduate studies, Justin found Highrock to be a transformative place for his faith journey and is grateful to serve the Young Adult and Kidsrock communities now. Aside from his involvement with Highrock, he recently discovered cooking as a healthy, creative hobby. He also loves playing volleyball, watching full-time YouTube eaters, reading at nice cafes, and traveling. If there was a different job he could try, he’d work as a travel agent to bring together his love for traveling and planning.
Interim Director, Worship Production, Highrock Cambridge
Interim Director, Worship Production, Highrock Cambridge
Hailing from the suburbs of Memphis, Tennessee, Joshua moved to Cambridge in 2010 for undergrad at Harvard University. He began attending Highrock Arlington almost right away, moving over to Highrock Cambridge (or then, Highrock Harvard Square) when it was launched in 2012. He quickly found himself serving in technical capacities, whether working the live camera feed to the side room, running ProPresenter slides for sermons and song lyrics, or mixing the live audio for the musical worship team.
Even after hopping down to Maryland to pursue a Master’s degree in 2017-18, Joshua returned to the church home he found in Highrock Cambridge and began serving once again. With both musical and technical experience, he now serves as the interim Worship Production Coordinator for Highrock Cambridge, managing all of the technical aspects of setup, sound, and video. When he is not working his day job as an immunology research scientist, Joshua enjoys singing acapella music, watching TV and anime, and playing Dungeons & Dragons with his friends.
Pastor, Teaching & Counseling, Daily Devotions
Pastor, Teaching & Counseling, Daily Devotions
Made in Korea but born in the USA, John grew up in north-central New Jersey. Ever the skeptic, he didn’t become a believer until his first semester at Carnegie-Mellon in Pittsburgh, where he connected with Intervarsity. Even after giving his life to Christ, his theological and scientific questions only deepened. This quest for answers led him to pursue undergraduate and graduate studies in philosophy and theology, respectively, at Wheaton College in Illinois.
He met his wife, Aimee, at a local church where they served in the young adult ministry. Their passion to serve led them to Massachusetts in 1998 to be part of a church plant. John later joined Highrock as a pastor to young adults in 2012, and now also serves Highrock’s MetroWest campus as a teaching pastor. He and his wife Aimee have three teenage children: Xander, Jasmine, and Eliza.
Pastor, Highrock Arlington Community Outreach
Pastor, Highrock Arlington Community Outreach
A part of Highrock since 2010 and a member of staff since 2018, Joe has worn – and continues to wear – many hats at our church. Joe’s primary spiritual interests include taking the gospel out of the church to those who live on the margins, and learning to follow Jesus through every season, challenge, and opportunity in life.
Prior to joining staff, Joe worked for a non-profit transportation company that serves the needs of senior citizens and persons with disabilities, and served as a local church pastor for 24 years. Joe and his wife Lissa have seven grown children and three grandchildren. Rarely comfortable sitting still, Joe enjoys walking, biking, hiking, high school sports, and chasing his grandchildren, though he has given up on trying to beat his sons in basketball.
Kidsrock Dirctor, Highrock Arlington, Early Childhood Family Ministry Administrator
Kidsrock Dirctor, Highrock Arlington, Early Childhood Family Ministry Administrator
Jill spent time in the Midwest, New England, and the South before making the Boston area home. She currently resides in Winchester with her husband Nathan and two kids, Sydney and Jayden. After 10 years of working as a physical therapist, 8 years of being a stay-at-home mom and volunteering at Highrock and her kids’ school, she joined the Highrock staff to do what she absolutely loves: planning, coordinating, and supporting others.
Her unofficial title, “Keeper of the Kidsrock Closets”, may not come with a crown and sash, but she happily bears it, knowing that a well organized ministry can be a blessing to alI. In her free time Jill enjoys baking, crafting, reading, and spending time with her family.
Worship Director, Highrock MetroWest
Worship Director, Highrock MetroWest
Jason is a native of Portland, Maine and is married to Linda (Sakupwanya) Cross and they have two college-aged children. They enjoy traveling, hiking, and exploring all of the fine eateries in the Boston area (we’ll try anything at least once!) and also enjoy cooking their native New England and African dishes at home (one is considerably more spicy!). Jason is an avid reader and an armchair theologian and quarterback (often both on Sundays–go Patriots!).
Jason has over 20 years of experience in both worship and pastoral ministry having served in several capacities in New England, the Midwest, and the South, and holds undergraduate degrees in Music and Biblical Studies from Boston Baptist College and a Master’s in Sacred Music from Lee University. When not theologizing, hiking, or cheering on his favorite Boston sports teams, you will most likely find him with a book in the sunroom or creating music in his studio.
Co-Director, Highrock Cambridge
Co-Director, Highrock Cambridge
Born in Pittsburgh and raised in the Boston area, Greg first met Jesus through the Chinese immigrant churches he’s attended since birth. After graduating from Duke University in 2010, he’s been a campus minister with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship – first at the University of Virginia (when he met his wife LeLe), and now as a ministry supervisor for Harvard, MIT, and Dartmouth while also coordinating New England’s work with Asian/Asian American students and staff.
Greg moved back to Boston in 2017, and he and LeLe were married in 2018. They made Highrock Cambridge their church home and have enjoyed being part of the community and bringing their son James into it as well! Greg is excited to help co-lead the ministry at Highrock Cambridge with LeLe.
Among many things, Greg is passionate about helping people discover God’s beautiful purpose for their ethnic identity and role in His multiethnic Kingdom. On a personal note, Greg loves food and drink of all kinds, and loves cooking for others and making cocktails (and educating people about spirits as well). Additionally, Greg loves to travel, read, ride his bike, and cheer for Duke and UVA during March Madness.
Kidsrock Director, Highrock MetroWest
Kidsrock Director, Highrock MetroWest
Originally from the MetroWest area, Grace grew up as a “military brat”. She moved all around, spending time in Maine, Georgia, Korea, and New York before finding her way back to Massachusetts for college. Shortly after graduation she married her high school sweetheart Michael, and started working as a preschool teacher. A year and a half later they welcomed their first child, Kiah, into their family. Then in 2019 their second child, Jianah joined the Taber crew. Grace became part of the Highrock team in 2018. She loves children and serving the church. When she isn’t busy being a mom, she enjoys visiting family and friends, exploring the North Shore, and getting her craft on.
Lead Pastor, Highrock MetroWest
Lead Pastor, Highrock MetroWest
George Cladis (Greek) is married to Lori DePaoli Cladis (Italian) and they have five children, the last one recently seen fleeing the coop. They enjoy experimenting with meals (trying to find that balance between broccoli and banana splits), recreational activities to keep from falling apart, and would like to get better at Greek dancing. Lori is the church accountant at Liberty Church in Shrewsbury, MA. George hangs out with folks at Highrock MetroWest, wishes he read more, and thinks he’s a DIY guy around the house.
He graduated from CU in Boulder, Princeton Seminary, and Austin Seminary, but considers his real credentials to be Redeemed-of-God. Once upon a time he wrote a book, Leading the Team-Based Church, representing one of his passions: trying to figure out how we can all work well together to the glory of God!
Finance Administrator
Finance Administrator
Emilyn is originally from Taipei, Taiwan. She moved to Boston 12 years ago after finishing her Bachelors Degree. She had mostly attended Chinese churches throughout her life, but after being introduced to Highrock Arlington two years ago and loving all that she’s experienced here, she’s made Highrock her permanent church home. Her hobbies are movies, walks, and anything to do with the ocean.
Executive Director
Executive Director
From Milwaukee, WI, Drew attended Boston University for his undergraduate degree. There he rowed for the crew team, helped launch the Navigator campus ministry, and met his wife Caren. They got married and moved to Michigan, where they had four kids: Annica, Garrett, Nora, & Elias. Drew’s career started in youth ministry with F.O.C.U.S., followed by nine years at Genesis the Church as the Executive Pastor.
He got an MBA from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business and is passionate about discipleship, developing leaders in ministry, and excellence in church organization. Drew is excited about the strategic mission of Highrock! When he is not working, Drew enjoys Crossfit, a cold beer with friends, and adventures with his family.
Pastor, Highrock Arlington Men's Ministry
Pastor, Highrock Arlington Men's Ministry
Chris lives in Arlington with his wife Sara and their three daughters: Morgan, Trinity, and Ryder. The Gredeniuses are a family who love to surf, bike, and ski together. Chris’ ideal morning is changing from pajamas into a wetsuit for a sunrise surf session, and then cleaning up to head off to work. Born and raised in the Midwest, Chris went to North Park University and Seminary in Chicago. He served in camping ministry and three other churches before joining the Highrock team.
SoulCare Director
SoulCare Director
You won’t talk to Carolyn for long before discovering she is Canadian, either by the “eh?” that often ends her sentences or her fondness for the metric system. She grew up 100 kms (60 miles) from the Canadian Rockies and moved to Arlington in 2010. Carolyn joined the Highrock staff team in 2015. She is a trained Spiritual Director with a background in human resources. Carolyn loves helping nurture an awareness of God’s presence and movement in people’s lives and see people step out into new areas of serving and trusting God as they do. She also has a growing passion for racial equity. Carolyn and her husband have 3 school-aged kids who they adore and who keep them on their toes. They love being active and/or outdoors together – camping, skiing, biking, playing sports, inline skating etc.
Executive Pastor, Family Ministry
Executive Pastor, Family Ministry
Brian grew up in Pittsburgh, PA. He came to the Boston area in 1999 to attend Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. After working at Grace Chapel in Lexington, MA, for seven years as the Middle School Pastor, he joined the Highrock team in September 2009. Brian and his wife Heather have been serving together in ministry ever since 2002, and have a huge love for kids, teens and families! They have three kids: Abby, Lydia, and Caleb. Some of their favorite family things to do are playing board games, going to family camps and eating lots of popcorn and ice cream together!
Director of Highrock Online, Adult Discipleship
Director of Highrock Online, Adult Discipleship
Originally from the area, Abby lives locally with her husband, Scott, and two daughters. She has a degree in English from Ithaca College and has experience working in both non-profit and corporate sectors. Serving in ministry in various capacities for the last 15 years, Abby feels at home walking with people who are de/reconstructing their faith and wondering how who they are fits with following Jesus. She serves at Highrock by leading the Online Congregation, creating small group resources, and equipping leaders.
She engages with the Adult Discipleship Team to collaboratively consider what it means to follow Jesus and be the Church in 2022 and into the next decade. In 2024 Abby will complete a Master of Theology and Ministry at Boston College. She enjoys listening to Yo-Yo Ma, cheesy jokes, and wild weather.
Volunteers appointed by the congregation to hold the leadership accountable to Highrock's core values and mission. Council members serve two-year terms with the possibility to renew consecutively twice.
Senior Pastor
Senior Pastor
Raised just a few miles from Highrock, Dave is a local. Though he lived nine years in Virginia and two overseas, when he returned to Boston for graduate school he was home to stay. Dave and his wife Michelle started dating in high school, and they now have eleven children adopted from all over the world. Dave served several wonderful churches before coming to Highrock in 2000, but hopes to stay here forever.
To reach Pastor Dave’s assistant, email lorim@highrock.org
Council Vice Chair
Council Vice Chair
Sandi grew up outside Detroit and attended Wheaton College in Illinois. After college, she returned to the Detroit area where she worked as a television producer and met her husband Mark. Sandi became a stay-at-home mom as their young family made several moves around the Midwest. In 2008, Mark’s job brought the Normans to Boston. They discovered Highrock Arlington on their second Sunday in Massachusetts and made the drive from Needham to Arlington for 9 years. In 2017, Sandi and her family became part of Highrock MetroWest. Sandi served on the transition team for Highrock MetroWest and has been a leader in MomsRock at Highrock Arlington and MetroWest. Sandi’s favorite place is on a boat, preferably with Mark and their four children.
Council Secretary
Council Secretary
Born and raised in Colorado and married in Canada, Mike has lived in MetroWest for nearly 20 years. He taught European history at Wellesley College and Tufts University before moving in 2012 to Boston Trinity Academy. He enjoys skiing, playing music and travel. Together with his wife Katie, Mike has lived in Austria, France, Germany, Canada, and the United States. Their three out-of-the-nest children (Brendan, Mary Kate, and Sophie) are now happily sowing their wild oats worldwide.
Council Finance Officer
Council Finance Officer
Larry has been attending Highrock Arlington with his wife Sharry for nine years. He has a passion to serve the underserved and the unreached and has served in a number of ministries including Missions, Tokyo Life Church Support, Summer Blast, Japanese Ministry, For Men Only (FMO), and Highrock Means Business. Larry is President and CEO of Massachusetts Growth Capital Corporation, a non-profit organization that provides inclusive resources to underserved small businesses throughout the Commonwealth. Larry and Sharry enjoy serving together at church and the Andrews children have been actively involved at Highrock Arlington and Acton.
Council Co-Chair
Council Co-Chair
Joe has been attending Highrock since 2000. He grew up in Queens, New York, but has lived in the Boston area for over 35 years. Joe earned degrees from the Harvard School of Dental Medicine and the Harvard School of Public Health, and currently has a dental practice in Wellesley. Early in his career, Joe served bi-vocationally as a pastor and a dentist. At Highrock, he had served as a Sunday School teacher, small group leader, Capital Campaign Chair, and Councilor.
Joe is passionate about church and culture, healthy church growth and church planting, and helping people find their ministry passion. He regularly goes to the Mexican border to serve the dental needs of the migrants. Joe lives in Wellesley with his wife Julie and three children: Joshua, Jacqueline, and Jeremy, and attends Highrock Metrowest. When not working, he cheers for the Red Sox and Patriots, and struggles to improve his golf game.
Jennifer has been attending Highrock Arlington for 15 years. She grew up in California and studied Computer Science at Cornell University, where she met her husband. They both moved to Boston after graduating and now live in Arlington with their daughter. Jennifer works as a Technical Product Manager at VistaPrint. She is a kid at heart and loves serving kids and youth. She has served in SoulFood, Small Groups, Kidsrock, and now serves in Middle School youth group.
Ezer hails from the suburbs in Maryland and has attended Highrock since 2011. Holding a degree in Economics from the University of Maryland, College Park, Ezer is currently a Private Mortgage Banker at Wells Fargo Private Bank. Passionate about furthering His Kingdom, Ezer is slowly pursuing his Master of Divinity at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary. Ezer served on Highrock staff as the director for Young Adults (2014-2016) and has led various Small Groups. In his free time, he enjoys hosting people in his home, “The Essex House”, a Highrock Cambridge community in Central Square.
Council Co-Chair
Council Co-Chair
David and his family have been blessed to be part of the Highrock community for the past 12 years. Born in Korea and raised in Brazil, his family eventually settled into immigrant life in Los Angeles, CA before moving to the suburbs of Arizona where he met his wife in middle school. His family of origin and immigration journey deeply informs his passion for cooking and feeding people. Professionally, David loves making an impact in the lives of his clients, colleagues, and community as a Financial Advisor and strategic leader in his organization.
Celeste grew up in Philadelphia and attended the University of Pennsylvania to study education. She fell in love with Jesus during college when she first discovered the beauty of Scripture. She taught at a small, private, urban elementary school in Philadelphia for several years. In 2008, she relocated to Massachusetts with her three sons, who are now in their early twenties. She visited Highrock several times over the years, but didn’t feel called to make it her home until she began attending Highrock Cambridge’s Thursday night Bible study in the summer of 2019. Celeste has been teaching in the Cambridge Public School District for the last three years. She loves her students and the ministry that happens amidst the fractions and art supplies. Celeste believes that the walls of heaven will be lined with bookshelves, and can often be found in a coffee shop with a stack of books, her Bible, her journal, and any drink that isn’t coffee.