Dr. Fairfax Fullerton Fair, Pastor
Dr. Fairfax Fullerton Fair was called as pastor of Highland Presbyterian Church in 2004. Prior to moving to Louisville, she served churches in Franklin, Tennessee and Houston, Texas. Dr. Fair is a graduate of Union Theological Seminary (now Union Theological Seminary-Presbyterian School of Christian Education) in Richmond, Virginia and Columbia Theological Seminary, Decatur, Georgia. Her passions are preaching and people, and she thrives on the variety of ministry.
Dr. Fair says, "It is a privilege to lead worship with God's people. We worship joyfully because we worship a living God who cares deeply about us each one. All our lives are our response to God's graciousness toward us. We gather to hear God's word read and proclaimed in scripture, sermon, and song, then go out into the world to enjoy God's good creation and to serve, grateful that nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord."
Dr. Fair, who was widowed at an early age, is the mother of one son, Walker. She enjoys walks in Cherokee Park, good books, and lively conversation. She has an insatiable desire to learn, loves dogs, and admits to a serious weakness for chocolate. She is a native Arkansan and a life-long Presbyterian.
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Joel's ministry finds him on regular hospital and other immediate pastoral care visits as well as "onsite" continually working with the Congregational Life Team, fellow staff and so many others to enrich the life of every member at HPC through Fellowship and Member Involvement ministries. He oversees the Young Adult and Singles ministries and is in close contact with the Fellowship Committee to provide ample opportunities for the community to gather in many varied, fun, and meaningful ways.
He and his wife Katie are parents to Samuel (7), Ann (4), and Gabriel (2). So he doesn't do much at home ...
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Melissa is now working for the church with responsibilities for the Christian Education Ministries for all ages. Her job responsibilities have been evolving throughout the time she has been an employee of HPC (since August 1, 1996). Her current job keeps her active with all the ministries for children and families, in touch with the youth through confirmation and supervision, and involved with adults seeking opportunities for growth. Melissa's immediate family includes her husband, Derek, two daughters, Avery and Evalyn, and two dogs, Gracie and Ginger.
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Frank oversees the Ministry of Music. His role is to foster the spiritual and musical growth of this congregation. Planning and implementing worship, meeting with the Worship and Spiritual Life Team, nurturing the various choral and instrumental ensembles as well as individual vocalists and instrumentalists, and coordinating the music staff are the major components of his work at Highland. He is a native Louisvillian. He and his wife, Donna, have three children (Jennifer, Shannon, and April) and two grandchildren (Ezekiel and Jasmine).
EMAIL Frank Heller
Ruth Chaffins, Church Secretary: 451-2910 ext. 221, Email Ruth
Marilyn Nelson, Admin Assistant: 451-2910 ext. 227, Email Marilyn
Mike Smith, Church Business Administrator: 451-2910 ext. 221 Email Mike
Joy Blandin, Church Accountant Email Joy
Sandy Bowling, Weekday School Bookkeeper
Anardo "Nardie" Jackson, Head Custodian
Shelby Jackson, Maintenance
Necey Jackson, Maintenance
For Music Staff, please visit the Music Ministry page.
