Michael Kelsey
Michael and Tonya Kelsey have four children, Joshua, Caleb, Anna and Chloe. They moved to Tecumseh in 2013 and immediately fell in love with the Highland church. Michael’s primary area of service as a deacon is involvement. He also assists with adult and high school/junior high education. He loves to lead singing, attend bible class both as a student and teacher and he seldom will miss a church potluck. Tonya is a registered nurse but is blessed to be a full-time mom and wife. Behind the Lord and his family, Michael’s passion is beef cattle. He is employed at the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association as the Executive Vice President where his responsibilities include administration, lobbying and member services.
Eddy Parker
Eddy and his wife Jan, have been members of Highland since 1972. Eddy has served as a Deacon, and since 1993, has been an Elder. He is a Bible teacher and oversees the church’s retirement center.
Pat Swafford
Pat and his wife, Kristy, have been active members at Highland since 2005. Pat has served Highland as a Deacon since 2006 and was appointed to be an elder in 2013. Pat and Kristy are both heavily involved in the bible education program for the congregation. They have three children. Jason, Luke, and Katie.
Johnie Fredman
Johnie is married to Gina (Burlison) Fredman and they have two married daughters, Kaylie and Allison, and three wonderful grandchildren. His father was a gospel preacher and his grandfather served as an elder for many years. Johnie and his family attended Highland previously and returned for good in 2011. He previously spent almost eight years as the campus minister for the Southwest congregation in Ada, OK.
Johnie earned a doctorate in Psychology and is a Licensed Professional Counselor. He owns Focus Mental Health Services in Shawnee and is also an Assistant Professor at East Central University.