OUR STAFF

Interim Pastor -

Worship Leader - Lee Allen Dalton

Lee Allen Dalton was called as worship leader at Hillcrest Baptist Church in June of 2023.  He comes with almost 20 years’ experience as a worship leader and a minister of music and accompanist.  He was saved at the age of 7 during Vacation Bible School at Lebanon Baptist Church, and later when he was 9 years old, followed in believer’s baptism at First Baptist Church, Morristown where a few years later he was called to serve in music ministry.  He is also the choir director at Lakeway Christian Academy where he leads the Middle School and High School Choir and teaches at Cornerstone Christian Academy teaching Kindergarten, First Grade, and 4th Grade Choir.  He is in his 9th year teaching in Christian Education.  He is married to his wife Stacie, and they have 3 children, Nathan, Carson, and Elizabeth.  Stacie is a registered nurse at UT Medical Center, and Nathan and Carson attend Cornerstone Christian Academy.

Preschool - Kathy Bolger

Children’s Director - Tessie Crawford

Tessie Crawford is the Children’s Ministry leader at Hillcrest Baptist Church.  She is married to Link Crawford, who assists her in this ministry.  Tessie was saved at a young age in Vacation Bible School.  Tessie states that God placed a love and calling on her heart to work with children long before she recognized or understood it.  She has worked in Early Childhood Education professionally for more than twenty years.  Tessie feels blessed to serve in the children’s ministry at Hillcrest, and counts it is a privilege to share and grow in God’s word with the children.  Link and Tessie have two adult sons, Isaiah and Micah Crawford, who faithfully attend and serve at Hillcrest as well.

“Children are a gift from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward.” – Psalms 127:3

Church Secretary - Beverly Brooks

Beverly Brooks is the Secretary at Hillcrest Baptist Church.  She accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior at the age of seven.  She has been happily married to her husband, Randy, for over 30 years.  They prayed for six years for a child.  The Lord blessed them with three beautiful girls!  Beverly has been involved in church and Christian school work for over 25 years.  Her heart is to be a help and a blessing.  She wants the world to see Jesus.  She loves to worship and praise the Lord through song.  He is worthy to be praised!  Beverly is very thankful for the opportunity to serve and looks forward to being used of the Lord at HBC. 

“Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.”  Psalm 37:5