We are excited to announce Cory Butler as our new Minister to Students at The Heights! Our Pastor, Dr. Gary Singleton, Chris Havard, John Wills, along with our Student Ministry Interview Team, Keith Lair, Sandra Kittrell, Kevin Lloyd, and Christy Butler, unanimously believe that God has led us to Cory, Meredith, and Liam. We believe he is the one to lead our Student Ministry in the years to come.

Education:
BBS in Church Ministry - Hardin Simmons University - 2000
Masters in Educational Psychology - Baylor University - 2005
Masters in Theology - Truett Seminary - 2005

Cory had served as Minister to Junior High Students & Families at Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano, Texas, since December, 2007.

Previous Ministry Experience:
Minister to Students & Young Adults - Frisco Bible Church, Frisco, Texas - May ‘05 to December ‘07.
Minister to Students & Young Adults - Oak Grove Baptist Church, Waco, Texas - October ‘01 to May ‘05.
Students/Sports Ministry Intern - Pioneer Drive Baptist Church, Abilene, Texas - September ‘97 to May ‘00.

Strengths:
Great with kids and parents.
Disciples parents while discipling students.
Surrounds himself with great people.
Life-long learner.
Great team player.

Quotes:
“Cory Butler is one of the most gifted student ministers I know. He has that unique combination of spiritual depth, in conjunction with a joyful charisma that attracts young people. He not only loves to see students engage - but he has a deeper calling to see them grow. More than that, he’s one of my favorite people!” -- Jeff Berry

“Cory will be amazing for students, parents, & Student Ministry workers. He has great maturity, spiritual depth, & loves the Gospel and students. He has an evangelistic heart & a discipler’s patience and passion.” -- John Wills

“Cory is awesome.” -- Mike Taylor

“Cory had an immediate impact on our youth ministry because he is hands-on relational in all he does with and for students. His focus is to serve with and grow them to and in Christ. Cory believes in meeting the students and investing in them on their turf as well. Huge life change happens because of it, and the word ‘relational’ becomes an action verb and students know and learn the heart of their Student Pastor because of it.” -- Jim Hilbert, Prestonwood member and Student Family Group Director; UK/USA Ministries Board Member