Elders / Overseers
Shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not for shameful gain, but eagerly; not domineering over those in your charge, but being examples to the flock. - 1 Peter 5:2-3
GREG NAUDE
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Pastor Greg has served our church since its founding in 2013. He and his wife Lucy have two sons, Alex and Ben. Greg and Lucy met in 1993 while serving together on a Baptist missions team in South Africa, and they’ve been ministering side-by-side ever since. Their ministry journey has included missions, church planting, and pastoral work in South Africa, Virginia, and Tennessee.
Greg attended college through the Television Learning Academy, initially pursuing a career in television commercial and music video production. After coming to faith in Christ, he later spent four years studying for pastoral ministry at the Baptist Theological College of Southern Africa. In his free time, Greg enjoys watching rugby, playing catch in the yard with his boys, and when he has a little extra time, going fishing or shooting with them. He also loves firing up the grill South African “braai” style for friends and family. |
DAVID LANGFORD
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A founding member of our church, David was ordained as an Elder on July 17, 2022, after spending many years faithfully preaching and teaching God’s Word among us. He regularly serves as a 5x5 Bible teacher and periodically preaches or leads our midweek Bible study.
David attended Pellissippi State Community College and University of Tennessee and works as an accountant at Bechtel in Oak Ridge. In addition to his role as an elder, he serves the church as Treasurer, oversees the audio/visual ministry, and contributes in many other areas of service. David is married to Donna, and together they have one son, TJ. |
PAUL SCHMUTZLER
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Paul and his family came to HPC in 2017. He was ordained as an Elder on February 22, 2026. He serves as a 5x5 Bible Teacher and is our Lead musician. He also performs several other service tasks in the church. Paul is a graduate of Bob Jones University and is a Video Producer at Cirrus Aircraft by profession. He is married to Heidi, they have two kids, Vincent and Eva.
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LANCE IRWIN
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Lance was ordained as an Elder on February 22, 2026. He is a 5x5 Bible Teacher and serves the church through various acts of service. He holds a BS in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Tennessee and a MA in Christian Studies from Southeastern Theological Seminary. Lance has previously served on staff at a church in Maryville, TN (his hometown). Currently he is Vice President of Partnerships and Project Development at Seven States Power Corporation. He is married to Shirley, and they have two adult children, Anna & Alex and a granddaughter. Lance and Shirley began worshiping and serving at HPC in 2020. He is passionate about discipleship and serves as a key figure of our discipleship strategy at our church.
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5x5 Bible Teachers
But as for you, teach what accords with sound doctrine... Show yourself in all respects to be a model of good works, and in your teaching show integrity, dignity, and sound speech that cannot be condemned, so that an opponent may be put to shame, having nothing evil to say about us. - Titus 2:1 & 7-8
PAUL SCHMUTZLER
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JACQUES SMITH
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LANCE IRWIN
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DAVID LANGFORD
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Verse of the Month - Scripture Memory Leaders
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. - Colossians 3:16
STUART BUTCHER
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MICHAEL SIMMONS
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MIKE BAUGHMAN
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MILES SIMMONS
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Children's Ministry Leaders
But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
- 2 Timothy 3:14-15
- 2 Timothy 3:14-15
HEIDI SCHMUTZLER (Director)
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DONNA LANGFORD (Associate Director)
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Bible Study and Prayer Leaders
Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.
- 2 Timothy 2:15
- 2 Timothy 2:15
LUCY NAUDE (Ladies Bible Study & Prayer)
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LISA MITCHELL (Ladies Prayer)
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GREG NAUDE (Men)
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LANCE IRWIN (Men)
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DAVID LANGFORD (Men)
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Music Team
"Praise him with trumpet sound; praise him with lute and harp! Praise him with tambourine and dance; praise him with strings and pipe! Praise him with sounding cymbals; praise him with loud clashing cymbals! Let everything that has breath praise the LORD!
Praise the LORD!". - Psalm 150:3-6
Praise the LORD!". - Psalm 150:3-6
MIKE COVHER (Guitar) --------- PAUL SCHMUTZLER (Piano)
ALEX NAUDE (Piano & Banjo)