2026 Highlands Missions Festival

Imagine seeing the world through Jesus' eyes. In the gospels, Jesus shares what he sees when He looks at the multitudes. For our 2026 Missions Festival, we're asking, "How Far Can You See?" We invite you to join us in the challenge of seeing people across the world through Christ's perspective. Our Sunday messages will explore this important question for Jesus' followers over the centuries. Some of our missionary couples will join us to share about their work in distant places. Children will also learn from well-known missionary biographies, exploring what those heroes of the faith saw.  Come and see what can happen when we open our eyes! Information and schedule coming soon!

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We would like to see every family at Highlands involved in giving through Faith Promise. To continue supporting our current missionaries, we need $160,000 in Faith Promise giving.

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Short Term Missions Opportunities

We are excited to share several upcoming mission opportunities in 2026. Highlands members have previously served in both the Bahamas and El Salvador, and we are preparing to return. A potential trip to the Bahamas is being planned for July 4–11, open to adults 18+ and to qualifying Highlands Student Ministry  students attending with a parent or grandparent. We are also planning a trip to San Salvador September 7-14 for adults 18+. In partnership with Joni and Friends, we will offer family-friendly options, including two single-day trips (March 28 or August 29) and two week-long trips (July 5–10 or July 12–17). Visit   https://highlandspca.org/shortterm for more information. 


REACHING Beyond The Walls: Missions Spotlight:


For the month of December, please be in prayer for: Nate and Nikki Bonham

Nate and Nikki’s passion for foreign missions began soon after their marriage in 2004. After working in secular careers, they both pursued theological training at Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, where Nate earned his Master of Divinity and Nikki completed a master’s in Christian Education. Nate, an ordained teaching elder in the PCA, and Nikki served in various roles at a Mississippi church plant for nearly seven years before moving to the mission field. They began their overseas ministry in 2012 in Bogotá, Colombia, for language school and church-plant support, then moved to Arequipa, Peru, in 2013 to serve in church revitalization, discipleship, counseling, and leadership training. In 2020, they relocated to Rionegro, Colombia, to open a new MTW field. Today, Nate pastors and plants churches through Iglesia El Redentor while also serving in theological education, pastoral training, and counseling. Nikki ministers through education, discipleship, and work with women and children. Together, they use hospitality as a key avenue for evangelism and spiritual growth. Their vision is to see Christ-centered, biblically grounded churches established throughout Eastern Antioquia. Please pray for Nate, Nikki, and their three boys. We look forward to welcoming Nate as the main speaker at Highlands’ 2026 Missions Conference and learning more about their work. Learn more at https://thebonhamline.org

Our Supported Missionaries

Teresa Wilson, USA, with Japanese Team

Craig and Stacy Pohl, Japan

Trey and Kiki Adams, Thailand

Brent Kooi, Australia

Tim and Bev Hart, Bahamas

Lenden and Gemma Fleeman, Spain

Derek and Shannon Ebbers, Romania

Scott and Christine D., Turkey

Bob and Andrea Burnham, Ukraine

Jon and Tracy Eide, Ukraine

Clarke and Krysta Norton, Ukraine

Doug and Masha Shepherd, Ukraine


Andrew Sheppard, Ukraine

Jonathan and Olya Powell, Ukraine

Daniel and Katie Brink, Belgium

Nate and Nikki Bonham, Columbia

John and Lorena McCall, Columbia

Manny and Terri Bersach, Columbia

Rick and Betty Aschmann, Ecuador

Rodney and Janna Davila, El Salvador

Abigail Conroy, El Salvador

Libby Sciano, El Salvador

David and Lynelle G., India

Bibek Guidey, Nepal


Franklin and Beth Beaver, USA

Graham and Emily Guo, Taiwan

Glenn and Sharlene Grubb, International

(USA)Oliver and Kim Pierce, Belgium

Anna Jordan Butts, Peru

David and Jill Martin, Romania

Alex and Irena Ponomarev, USA Slavic Tribes (USA)

Richard Pratt, Third Millennium Ministries (USA)

Jonah, Muslim Ministries (USA)

Deddy and Desta Simanjuntak, Indonesia

Jim and Bubbles Delfin, Philippines

Mike and Robin McMahon, Panama


Highlands Bahamas Missions Report Team #1

Praise God for His protection and provision! Our Highlands Bahamas Short-Term Missions team (Cameron Walters, Laura Antoon, Jack Lanier, Will Day, John, Karen & Harry Thomas, David, Kathryn, Hannah & Sarah Day, Cindy & Chip Johnson) returned safely from their trip to Nassau on July 19. It was a powerful week of ministry and an incredible opportunity to see God at work.

The team served alongside MTW missionaries Tim and Bev Hart—faithful partners supported by Highlands—hosting a literacy and STEM camp for approximately 35–40 students in grades 1 through 6. Each day, the team had the opportunity to share the gospel and lead a Vacation Bible School, planting seeds of truth in young hearts. We’re especially grateful for our gifted and dedicated teachers who led literacy, STEM, and VBS activities. The students were engaged, and the gospel was clearly communicated throughout the week. On Sunday, the team canvassed a nearby neighborhood that was vastly different from what many of us experience in the U.S. It was a deeply humbling and eye-opening experience, particularly for our teenagers, who were struck by the contrast and reminded of how blessed we are. One of the greatest praises is that God kept the team safe and mostly healthy, even as a few members fell ill toward the end. The team pressed on with strength and unity. We are also incredibly thankful for Tim and Bev Hart—gracious, faithful hosts who have built a remarkable ministry presence in Nassau.

Please join us in praising God for:

  • His protection and faithfulness throughout the trip

  • The gospel going forth clearly and consistently each day

  • The students who attended and heard about Jesus

  • The life-changing experiences for our team members

    And join us in praying for:

  • Tim and Bev Hart, as they continue this week’s camp—asking God to provide extra hands and strength for the work

  • The second Highlands team heading to Nassau July 26–August 2—for safety, team unity, flexibility, and spiritual impact

  • The hearts of the children, that they would truly be moved to know and trust God

    Thank you, Highlands family, for your prayers and support!

VIEW ALL THE PHOTOS HERE

Highlands Bahamas Missions Report Team #2

Highlands Bahamas Short-term Missions – Team 2 Update

Highlands’ Bahamas Missions Team 2 (Chip Johnson, Brad, Kate, Jane Bradley, Beckham, Brooke & Maddox Madden, Darlene, Clay & Kendra Quarterman, and Laura Antoon) served alongside Tim and Bev Hart July 26–August 2 and returned home safely, grateful for a fruitful week. Team 2 led VBS, STEM activities, and literacy classes for children and teens of all ages at a community center in an at-risk, poverty-stricken neighborhood. Each day brought challenges—shifting schedules, disruptions from unruly teens, and very limited space—but the team, serving alongside the Harts, met each one with Christlike patience and grace. They faithfully shared the parables of Jesus, showing love to the youth with the hope of growing God’s Kingdom.

At first, the community center’s staff were hesitant to engage. However, once they saw the team’s gifts and servant hearts, they eagerly invited them to help with other projects—including assembling a video for a special Thursday program for benefactors and parents. The team was also invited to attend and participate in this program!

Team 2 is deeply grateful for the prayers offered on their behalf. Their safety, flexibility, endurance, and joy in service were a direct answer to those prayers.

Please continue to pray:

  • For the Harts, as they review and assess the five weeks of camps, and for their rest and refreshment.

  • For the youth and teens from the community center, that the seeds of love and truth planted would take root and bear fruit.

  • For Taliya, a humble and grateful young girl who apologized for others’ behavior and warmly welcomed the message of Jesus.

  • Thank you, Highlands family, for your prayers and support!

VIEW ALL THE PHOTOS HERE

  • Mission to the World - see our supported missionaries below.

    World Missions is a vital part of the vision and core values of Highlands Presbyterian Church. Worship, Teaching, Nurture...REACHING! “Reaching” means to take our place as partners in ministry together, seeking to be faithful to do our part in fulfilling Christ’s Great Commission to strengthen His church and extend His Kingdom through the proclamation of the Gospel at home and abroad. Highlands “reaches” out in three areas of ministry: Home Missions, World Missions, and Mercy Ministry. For World Missions, we will seek to do this by praying for our missionaries, keeping in touch with our missionaries, providing monetary support to individual missionaries and agencies through Faith Promise, and organizing and supporting Highlands’ short-term mission teams. We would love to raise up and support people within our congregation to consider long-term service on the mission field if the Lord is calling them there. We seek to offer warm, loving hospitality to missionaries that visit our church, giving them the opportunity to share with us God’s work through them in their particular place of service. We also try to send our people “there” from time to time to be an encouragement and help to our missionaries on the field. The biggest World Missions event of the year is our annual Missions Festival. Missionary guests, a challenging speaker, and multiple opportunities for growth and fellowship make this a special time in the life of our church.

  • Mission to North America (Home Missions)

    The Home Missions Ministry of Highlands reaches out through church planting, campus ministries, and the support of other ministries and institutions we believe in within North America.

    Ministries We Support :

    Church Planting
    Campus Ministries
    Other Ministries and Institutions

  • Short-Term Mission Opportunities

    Bahamas, anyone? A team of singles, couples, and families with older children is needed to serve at a summer day camp for children in Nassau, Bahamas, July 27 through August 2. They will serve alongside our missionaries, Tim and Beverly Hart. More information and a signup for those interested will be available at the welcome table in the Atrium

Current Missions Committee Members:

Joseph Wheat

Craig Crosland

Brad Tisdale

Susan Pettis



Chip Johnson

David Harbaugh

Lynn Johnson

Karen Thomas


Terry Sensing

Clay Quarterman( ex officio)

Trey Toler (chairman)


Faith Promise Goals

Below are our goals for 2026 Faith Promise Giving.

Maintenance Goal – $160,000

  • Support our current missionaries

Challenge Goal – $175,000

  • Add a missionary

  • Add funding for short-term, support, trips

  • Add special projects funding

  • Increase funding for current missionaries

Highlands Missions Team Returns from El Salvador

Our Highlands missions team ( David Harbaugh, Karen Thomas, Mike & Cristy Hillerman, and Chip, Cindy & Miles Johnson) returned safely from their trip to El Salvador on October 5th.  They served alongside Missions To the World missionaries in church planting work. This was accomplished through conversational English classes and mercy ministry to the homeless and those struggling with addiction. It was an eye opening trip as they got a glimpse of understanding just how much goes into starting a church plant in a different culture. Much of what the group did involved helping the missionary team make connections and contacts with people. This was done with the goal of creating relationships possibly for the future church plant.  They did a lot of interacting  with university students who are learning English. Most had never spoken to native English speakers before. Our team worked with an established mercy ministry group that works with the homeless and other marginalized populations. They spent an afternoon passing out meals to the homeless. Highlands missions team also traveled around the city and surrounding areas alongside the MTW team to become a little more familiar with the country, the culture, and the history of El Salvador. 

Praise God for health and safety for our team and that they made it back home safely. Pray for encouragement for the MTW team in El Salvador, continued growth and transformation in the region, and that lives would be changed through this mission. Thank you to our team for serving and representing Highlands! See full photos gallery HERE.