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 and Jennifer Tower
Senior Pastors
Jennifer and Keith Tower serve as Senior Pastors at HighPoint Church. Pastor Keith and 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
Webpage and blog: keithtower.com.
Keith's Multiply Page.
Andy and Amy King
Associate Pastors
Andy and Amy King 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: Andy: The Paradise War by Stephen Lawhead
Amy: The Mark of the Lions series by Francine Rivers
Favorite Scripture: Andy: Psalms 77
Amy: Psalms 27
Special Talent:
Amy is a very good dancer
Favorite Pastimes: Andy loves to collect things…especially leather books and DVDs
Amy loves to cook
Childhood Ambition: Andy wanted to play shortstop for the St. Louis Cardinals and Amy wanted to be a veterinarian.
Pets: A golden retriever named Shelby, but Amy’s parents have kidnapped her.
First Job: Andy was a grocery bagger and Amy was a dance instructor.
Favorite Board game: Pictionary all the way!
Favorite TV Shows: Lost and Psyche
Dreams: Starring in a romantic comedy with each other
Blogs: Andy's Multiply Page.Amy's Multiply Page.
Jay and Ginny Duque
Associate Pastors
Pastor Jay was born in the Philippines and raised in Lagos, Nigeria for 11 years. He worked as a businessman for 25 years before becoming a full time minister. This experience allows Jay to understand the real need of a real world the Word of God applies to real life. He has authored a book on prayer and discipleship booklets for married couples. Ginny graduated with a degree in Economics. She loves spending time with her family and is passionate about helping women experience life lived for God. Married since 1990, Ginny and Jay have 3 children: Luis, Sophia, and Bettina.
Favorite food: Spicy food,especially Mexican, Japanese, and Korean. Also Orlando's best roast beef sandwich at Downtown Disney
Favorite Past time: Jay loves sports, spending time with family and friends, cooking, going to the beach, playing computer games with his kids, video-editing, writing, painting. Ginny enjoys spending time with Jay and the children, scrap-booking, shopping, entertaining and hanging out with her friends.
Favorite movie: Braveheart
Favorite Sports: Tennis, Basketball, Golf, Volleyball, Soccer, Baseball, Softball.
Favorite board game: ALL. We are a certified board game family.
Favorite Quote: "Not trying will make you wonder all throughout your life, why you quit so soon." by Jay Duque
Favorite Verse: Jay- Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is being sure of what you hope for and certain of what we do not see.
Ginny- Romans 8:37-39
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."
Ninette Long
Discovery Kids Coordinator
Ninette Long’s love for children started at an early age, as she grew up the oldest of eight children. She and her husband Todd have two beautiful children of their own, Noah and Natalia. They live in College Park.
Favorite Book: Reduce Me to Love, by Joyce Meyer
Favorite Bible Verse: Psalm 91:1 “He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.”
Favorite Pastimes: Decorating home, making soups, entertaining, getting kids to bed by 8:00, Summers at the beach, boating, shopping, “getting away” with my husband
Favorite Quote: “You wanna piece of me? Do ya? Do ya?” -Dori, in Finding Nemo
Family Pets: Cat named Kitty
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."