Paul Caughill
Senior Pastor
Paul received a B.A. in Pastoral Studies and Communications, a M.A. in Bible, a M. Div. in Pastoral Theology and is presently working on the thesis portion of a Doctor of Ministry degree, having completed the class work.
Twenty-five years ago Paul, Sharon and their children joined High Point ministering as the Staff Evangelist, traveling across the nation in local churches, schools, and camps.
In January of 2003 Paul became the Senior Pastor of High Point Baptist Chapel.
They are grateful for their grown children’s passion for serving God and enjoy the fact that they are presently part of the High Point family as adults themselves. David and Kerri and their daughter, Elliana live in Morgantown; Philip and Laura Von serve on staff at High Point; and their youngest, Daniel, is in college training for the ministry.
Paul and Sharon are avid readers, enjoy writing, drama, and try to exercise. Paul is a diehard fan of the Green Bay Packers, Sharon mourns football season.
Steve Jaspers
Mission & Outreach Pastor
Stephen graduated from Maranatha Baptist Bible College in 1982 with his Bachelor’s in Pastoral Ministries and was ordained in 1987. He has been trained in Biblical Counseling by the National Association of Neuthetic Counselors and is a certified instructor for Evangelism Explosion. With over 28 years of ministry experience including church planting, pastoring, children’s ministries, Christian School administration and teaching, Steve has served as the Minister of Evangelism, overseeing the missions program as well as the outreach and evangelism of High Point since 2005.
He and his wife, Bonnie, have been married over 25 years and have two sons, Andy and Nic. In their spare time, they enjoy the outdoors: camping, hiking, biking, swimming, fishing, boating, cross country skiing, golfing, picnic, and long walks on the beach. They have enjoyed exploring new areas in Pennsylvania like the Poconos and Jim Thorpe.
Luke Hibshman
Youth Pastor
Luke earned a B. A. in Humanities from Bob Jones University. It was here where Luke also met and later married his wife Ellen. In 2006, Luke received a Master of Arts in Christian Ministry from Calvary Baptist Theological Seminary.
Before coming to High Point Luke worked at Calvary Baptist Church and Ministries in Lansdale, PA as a teacher, coach, and on maintenance staff. As Youth Pastor at High Point Luke is involved in preaching and teaching, youth outreach, teaching in the school, coaching, in home Bible studies and leading missions trips. Luke and Ellen are also heavily involved in the music ministry here at High Point.
Luke and Ellen were married in 2000 and have two children, Jadyn and Ashlyn. Luke enjoys playing most sports, fishing with his daughters, hunting, riding motorcycle, and doing handy-man jobs. Ellen enjoys planning, shopping for great deals and they both enjoy spending time at the beach whenever possible.
Dave Cunningham
Pastor of Edifice/Business Manager
David earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Alabama. He also completed post-graduate work in Literature at Alabama. In 1999, he graduated with a Masters of Divinity degree from Calvary Baptist Theological Seminary. He and Angie are currently pursuing certification at Christian Counseling Educational Foundation.
David has served as the Business Manager and Minister of Edifice since 1991. David is also involved in teaching, both home and abroad, preaching, counseling, music, multimedia aspects of High Point ministries, and computer and networking support of High Point ministries. Angie is involved in children's ministries, music, discipleship and counseling.
David and Angie were married in 1976. They have three married children: Sarah (m. Ryan Cushman), Zachary (m. Jenni), and Miranda (m. Brad Detandt). David and Angie enjoy the outdoors, travel, and hospitality.
Philip Von
Pastoral Assistant
Philip graduated with a B.A. in Theology & History from Northland International University in 2007. Shortly after graduation he married Laura and came on staff at High Point. In 2010 Philip earned a M.A. in Biblical Counseling from Westminster Theological Seminary.
Philip came to High Point through the camping ministry; he spent his summers during college working at different camps around the country. He served as a camp counselor at High Point in 2004 and returned as head counselor in 2006. At High Point, Philip’s primary responsibilities are organizing the college & career ministry (Common Ground), counseling, leading Bible studies, teaching Worldviews, coaching, planning worship music, and promoting church events. He also enjoys transitioning back to camp in the summer where he serves on Directors staff.
Philip and Laura like popcorn, traveling, spending time with friends and family, being in the outdoors, and watching Michigan football (Ok, maybe that’s just Philip). Laura likes reading and photography and is finishing up her last year of nursing school. Philip enjoys sports, music, hunting, jeeps, and teaching.