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Dr. Don Farrior has been called to Harvard Avenue Christian Church as Transitional Senior Minister, beginning November 2, 2008. Don is a native of eastern North Carolina and graduated from Earlham College in Richmond, Indiana. He has a Masters of Divinity degree from Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis, Indiana. In 1976, he earned his doctor's degree in Culture and Personality, also from Christian Theological Seminary. He has been a Disciples of Christ minister for over 46 years and has served as senior pastor at churches in North Carolina, Indiana, Missouri, Florida, and Arizona. Since moving from Arizona back to Missouri in 2006, Don has received specialized training through the Interim Ministry Network to become a transitional pastor. His work is to fill the normal role of an established pastor while helping the congregation move toward calling their permanent pastor. Don and his wife, Janet, have been married for 49 years. |
DR. DON FARRIOR Transitional Minister |
REBECCA HIGHFIELD Associate Minister |
Rebecca Highfield began her tenure as Associate Minister in November of 2005. She has completed the process of finishing her Masters of Divinity studies at Phillips Theological Seminary and was ordained in the spring of 2007. She is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in film criticism. Her interests include engaging people in hands-on activities like mission/work camps and in pastoral care. She also has a large role in leading corporate worship experiences here at HACC. Rebecca is married to Mark Highfield who is employed by Tulsa Public Schools. Mark and Rebecca have a little girl, Elena. |
Betsey coordinates our building usage, edits the Welcome Mat (weekly newsletter), manages the Website, manages the office, and supervises the production of the weekly worship programs, as well as develops many art projects for the church. She attended the University of Tulsa, majoring in Art. She is married to John who is a commercial artist and they have three sons. They have been members of Faith United Methodist Church for 26 years but Betsey considers HACC her church family, too. Betsey works full time and is in the office Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and Fridays until 1:00 pm |
BETSEY OWEN Administrative Director |
Benny Chastain is our new Finance Manager. Benny is retired from 30 years of teaching accounting at Phillips University and from working in the business office for Phillips Theological Seminary and for the PTS Board. He attended North Texas State University and the University of Oklahoma. His wife, Julia, was also retired from PTS but since the PTS president, Bill Tabbernee coerced her into resuming some of her duties, Benny decided to take on a part time position and we are happy that he landed here at HACC. Benny and Julia love traveling and recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary by taking an Alaskan cruise. They have two children, Vicki David (Dan) of Bailey, CO, and Michael (Janet) of Overland Park, KS., and two grandchildren, Chris David and Moria Chastain. Benny will be in the office from noon to 5:00 pm, Monday-Thursday. |
BENNY CHASTAIN Financial Manager |
Darlene, who is a member of HACC, stepped forward to head up the children's ministries during a transitional time and the Personnel Committee decided to ask her to continue her good work on a permanent basis. Darlene was employed by Tulsa Public Schools and one of her duties there was teaching parenting classes. She brings invaluable skills and talents to this position and is initiating some innovative improvements in the children's area. She is married to David and has two girls, Amelia and Zoey. We are very happy to welcome Darlene to our ministry team. Darlene's office hours will be flexible, but you will usually be able to find her in Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and on Sunday mornings. |
DARLENE MARTINEZ Children's Ministries Director |
Colt is very excited about this position and feels that the Lord has some big plans in store for our youth group in the near future. He has lots of ideas and activities in the planning and would love to hear any ideas or suggestions that anyone has (including you Mom and Dad). He graduated from Northeastern State University where He met and fell in love with the young lady that God created especially for him. Colt and Jess got married on May 17, 2005 and she is a kindergarten teacher at Metro Christian Academy. Colt will be in the office every week day but Friday, so please feel free to give him a call or an email, or just drop in. His e-mail address is hacc.colt@sbcglobal.net |
COLT STUBBLEFIELD Youth Ministries Director |
Angela Kern is our new office assistant and will be responsible for printing the newsletter, the bulletins, running errands for supplies, and other office tasks as needed. She comes with a lot of computer experience and a willing heart and we are delighted to have her. Angela is married to Joseph Kern and has two sons, Devin and C. J. Her office hours are Wednesday & Thursday, 8:00 am-1:00 pm Angela will also continue her duties as children's assistant on Wednesday evenings. |
ANGELA KERN Office Assistant |
Music Assistant: Libby Sublett Libby assists in the Music Department, not only helping with children's and youth choirs and organizing and filing music, but also as an accomplished soloist on Sunday mornings and during special musical events. Contemporary Worship Director: Kent Carver Kent Carver began leading the Praise & Worship Band as a volunteer five years ago, and now continues his leadership as a valued staff member. Kent leads the music each Sunday morning, playing the guitar and singing. Kent also is quite skilled at playing the drums. |
OUR MUSIC STAFF: |
Music Director: Susie Monger-Daugherty Accomplished musician Susie Daugherty is our Music Director here at Harvard Avenue Christian Church. She is also the organist for our Traditional Worship Service and leads the children's choir and the youth performance ensemble. She is married to Rex Daugherty and has two children, P.J. and Ted. Susie is also very active in Tulsa community theatrical and musical enterprises. |
Chancel Choir Director: Brad Burnham Handbell Choir Director: Elizabeth Geer Brad Burnham is the Choir Director here at HACC and Elizabeth Geer is our Handbell Choir Director. The Chancel Choir meets at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday evenings and the Handbell Choir meets at 2:00 p.m. on Mondays. |
Contact Information: Telephone 918-742-5509 FAX 918-742-5501 Postal address: 5502 S. Harvard, Tulsa, OK 74135 Electronic mail:General Information: hacc.update@sbcglobal.net Copyright 2008 |
If you see this hippie looking fellow hanging around with the youth do not take alarm. Isaac is the youth intern. Colt has worked with Isaac for several years going back to Camp Loughridge days and we are very excited about having him here at HACC. Isaac is a guitar performance major at ORU and will be a senior in the fall. He is obsessed with Jesus, music and Frisbee and is looking forward to working with the youth and the youth band. He is also the front man of Red Wood Rising check this out at www.myspace.com/redwoodrising. |
ISAAC HERBERT Youth Intern |