Who We Are
How We Started
A discipleship relationship between Pastor Keith and then-Orlando Magic player and 10-year NBA veteran Andrew DeClercq grew into an outreach to Orlando's athletic community. As Magic teammates and other professional athletes responded to the Gospel, momentum began to build for a larger move of God. As the athletes began to reach out to their friends from the Orlando community, it became clear that God wanted to see a new church established. In July of 2005, Pastor Keith and Jennifer moved to Orlando and HighPoint Church was born.
Real Faith. Real Life.
HighPoint has become more than a church. It truly is a community of faith. Certainly, you'll love what you experience on a Sunday morning. Our goal for each Celebration Service is that each person would experience God in a tangible, impactful, and transformational way every time they attend. Our goal for our Discovery Kids and Adventure Youth is that Sunday morning would be the best hour of every child's week. But to us at HighPoint, Real Faith and Real Life extend beyond even the most incredible Sunday worship experience. Real Faith and Real Life are developed as we serve, pray, have fun, work, share, laugh, and build alongside one another as a community united by a love for Jesus Christ and a love for others.
Keith Tower
Senior Pastor
Keith Tower serves as Senior Pastor at HighPoint Church. Pastor Keith and his wife Jennifer first came to Orlando in 1993 to begin his 7-year professional basketball career with the NBA's Orlando Magic. During their 2 seasons with the Magic, they came to love and appreciate the community and its people. They've returned to Orlando, with daughters Carly and Chloe, to build a church that will impact the city. Keith and Jennifer are both graduates of the University of Notre Dame. Jennifer was Class President at Notre Dame for 2 years and was Treasurer of the NBA Wives Association. She loves being a mom and helping women become all God's called them to be. Keith holds a Master's Degree in Counseling from Indiana University. He's traveled to over 30 countries on short-term mission trips and has lived on 4 different continents. His unique experiences provide the backdrop for the practical, relevant teaching you'll find at HighPoint Church.
Favorite Quote: “Men do not follow titles, they follow courage.” William Wallace in Braveheart.
Favorite Bible Verse: Mark 9:23 “All things are possible for him who believes.”
Favorite Pastimes: Family time, date nights, boating, hiking, camping, reading, sunshine and warm weather, coaching my daughters, dancing with my daughters, real estate.
Favorite food: ALL!
Favorite Team: He's an unabashed and (borderline) obnoxious Notre Dame Football fan
Favorite TV Show: I am super stoked that LOST is back on!!
Webpage and blog: keithtower.com.
Keith's Facebook Page.
Andy King
Associate Pastor
Andy King and his wife Amy were in college ministry for 4 years in Nashville, Tennessee, before joining the pastoral team at HighPoint. They are “people” people through and through and love putting this into practice over a great meal…especially Mexican food. They love to laugh and hang out with friends and are so excited about the future God has for them.
Favorite Book: The Paradise War by Stephen Lawhead
Favorite Scripture: Andy: Psalms 77
Favorite Pastimes: Andy loves to collect things…especially leather books and DVDs
Childhood Ambition: Andy wanted to play shortstop for the St. Louis Cardinals
Pets: A golden retriever named Shelby, but Amy’s parents have kidnapped her.
First Job: Andy was a grocery bagger
Favorite Board game: Pictionary all the way!
Favorite TV Shows: Lost and Psyche
Dreams: Starring in a romantic comedy with each other
Andy's Facebook Page.
Trey Allen
Worship Director
Trey was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida and moved to Orlando in 2004 with his wife Heather. They have two dogs, lots of squirrels (in their front yard), and no kids (yet).
Trey Allen:
…enjoys technology.
…works for NuVox Communications.
…likes his shirt un-tucked.
…prefers restaurant menus with pictures.
…does his own haircuts.
…has a fear of snow. (not really. But he doesn't like the cold very much…)
…used to sing in a barbershop quartet.
…wonders if the color blue looks the same to him as it does to you.
…isn’t looking forward to loosing his hair.
Favorite Movie Quote:
“Try Not. Do, or do not. There is no try."
-Yoda
Favorite TV Shows: 24, Lost, & Heros
Favorite Verses:
Gen 1:1 – Rev 22:21
"In the beginning God created… - …Amen."
Another Favorite Verse:
2 Cor 4:18
"So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal."
Amy Lo
Adventure Youth Coordinator
An FSU student-athlete and alum, Amy is a proud Seminole. She is passionate about serving the Lord and is constantly reminded of his sovereignty and faithfulness. Amy adores children and truly believes people can learn much about life by watching children. Amy loves teaching 2nd grade in Apopka. Amy also enjoys coaching swimming on the local team where she began swimming sixteen years ago.
Favorite quote: "The optimist says the cup is half full, the pessimist says the cup is half empty, the child of God says the cup is overflowing!" -Anonymous
Favorite TV show: Extreme Makeover Home Edition
Favorite travel destination: Anywhere! A few favorite places are Malaysia, Massachusetts and California
Favorite bible verse: Romans 12:9-12 "Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer."
Jorge and Jessica Ferrandiz
Elevate Teens Coordinators
Jorge was raised in West Florida and Jessica in the North East. Married in April of 2008, the newlyweds both have a passion for the youth in Orlando and are excited to see how God will mold and define our next generation of believers.
Favorite Quote:
Jorge-- "I'll be your Huckleberry" -Doc Holiday (Tombstone)
Jessica-- "Be sure to guard your heart, no one else can or will do that for you."
Pets:
We have 2 super cute dachshund/chihuahuas, Haylee and Luke.
Favorite TV Show:
Jorge: Lost
Jessica: The Office
Favorite Past Times:
Jorge: Cheer for the Yankees, reading, watch anything related to sports, and update fantasy football teams, spending time with family.
Jessica: Singing, coaching swim teams, cooking new meals, cuddling on the couch with my husband and (2) pups.
Favorite Scripture:
Jorge-- Ecclesiastes 6:10 "Everything has already been decided. It was known long ago what each person would be. So there is no use arguing with God about your destiny."
Jessica-- Psalm 138