Highland baptist church staff


  • Hunter Lynch

    WORSHIP PASTOR AND STUDENT MINISTER

    Contact: hunter@highland-baptist.com

    Hunter began serving as Worship Pastor/Family Ministries Associate for Highland Baptist Church in November 2018. In 2020, he took on the additional role of Student Minister. He has been serving as a Worship Leader in various capacities since High School, serving as student worship intern in different local churches, as well as the Hinds BSU. He has received a BA in Christian Studies from Mississippi College and a Masters of Divinity from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Both Hunter and his wife, Ellie, are originally from Vicksburg, and the city holds a special place in their hearts. They have two beautiful daughters, Laney and Emmalyn. 

  • Ellie Lynch

    CHILDREN'S MINISTER

    Contact: ellie@highland-baptist.com

    Ellie began serving as the Children's Minister in November of 2018. Ellie grew up in Vicksburg, MS and has always had a passion for children’s ministry, serving others, and the local church.  She graduated from Mississippi College in 2014 with a Bachelor of Music Education degree.  After teaching music for a year, she surrendered to the call of ministry.  She and her husband Hunter have 2 precious daughters, Laney and Emmalyn. Ellie loves making music with her husband, baking, and trying new Pinterest recipes.