Ministerial Staff
Jesus followers. Devoted. Prayerful. Servant-Leaders.
Our pastors recognize their God-given calling and God-ordained authority to lead and protect the church according to the principles of pastoral leadership found in the Scriptures.
Josh Driscoll, Lead Pastor
Pastor Josh was called to Highland Park in July, 2019. Before coming to HPBC, he served as a youth pastor for 11 years in Alabama, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Josh and his wife Kim have two daughters, Adeline and Millie. Josh was called to gospel ministry as a freshman in college while attending Auburn University. He then transferred to the University of Mobile where he obtained his Bachelor degree of Theology. He went on to Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary where he earned his Master's of Divinity in Christian Ministry. Our pastor has a passion for seeing the church fulfill the great commission. He desires to see mature disciples of Jesus multiplying, as they declare the gospel, devote themselves to the fellowship of the church, and display the glory of God through their praise, joy, and generosity.
Email Pastor Josh: josh@hpbchanahan.com
Brendan Kultgen, Children and Youth Director
Brendan Kultgen has served with Highland Park since August of 2021. He and his wife Savanna have a heart for youth and a passion for seeing the Gospel go forth to the nations. He is a 2020 graduate of Liberty University with a Bachelor of Science in Global Studies and also completed his Master of Divinity degree from Liberty University in December of 2024. He enjoys cooking, spending time with Savanna, and visiting new places. HPBC is grateful to have Brendan spiritually leading children and youth on a weekly basis.
Email Brendan: brendan@hpbchanahan.com
Michael McMinn, Discipleship Pastor
Pastor Michael, his wife Caroline, and their two sons Marshall and Walker joined Highland Park October, 2021. After witnessing Michael's gifts in preaching and teaching, hearing of his desire to serve in ministry, and recognizing the need in our church, we brought him on staff part-time as our Discipleship Pastor in January 2023. Michael works full-time at Summerville Medical Center as an Associate Chaplain/Volunteer Manager. Michael was ordained at Portside Baptist Church in May of 2000. He completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in religion with a minor in business administration from Charleston Southern University. He also completed his Master of Divinity degree in May 2004 from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Michael served as an associate pastor of youth from 2005 to 2009 and also served as the Senior Pastor of New Life Baptist Church from 2009 to 2016.
Church Staff
Our church staff assist our pastors and are essential to the ministry of HPBC.
Kelli Creswell, Ministry Assistant
Kelli came to us from the Charleston Baptist Collegiate Ministry in May of 2021. She is one of the kindest people you'll ever meet and loves to minister and help others! She keeps the office running in an effective manner, and is always ready and willing to help any way she can. She is a great asset to our ministry. mail@hpbchanahan.com
Lauren Higgins, Afterschool Director
Lauren is our new After-school ministry director beginning July 1st, 2024. She is a Hanahan native and graduated from Hanahan High School in 2008. She completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Business from Charleston Southern University in 2016. Lauren, Her husband, Slade, and daughter, Ella Grace, joined Highland Park in April of 2021. She loves spending time with her family, being outside/doing anything active, cooking, and loving on her THREE labrador retrievers (Nelli, Blue, and Dolly).
Ashley Willis, Church Maintenance
Ashley worked as a teacher for our after-school ministry before coming on staff with the church in September of 2022. Ashley loves the Lord and serves regularly with our mission partner Holy City Missions. If you hear country music blasting as you walk through the church, it's probably Ashley working on a project!
