Leadership

Rev. David Allred received his undergraduate degree from the University of Tennessee in Psychology and his Master of Divinity Degree from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, in Louisville Kentucky. He has served  in a pastoral role for High Places Community Church in Oak Ridge, Tennessee for 34 years, first as youth pastor and since 2012, as its' lead pastor.

Chad O'Neal began with High Places in 2014 as minister to our "Off the Wall" youth group.  A loving and supporting mentor to a generation of youth has also led him into helping organize our young adult ministries. Chad's caring spirit and creativity are integral to High Places and our community in growing the Kingdom of God for the next generation.

Beloved Oak Ridge School substitute teacher Kady Marcotte has been serving our children since 2015. Her passion for reaching children is unmatched extending far beyond the bricks and mortar of a building and into her day-to-day life. Faithful and always learning, Kady shares her gifts each week and through numerous special events for our Mountain Movers ministry every year. 

As our founding pastor has transitioned to full time retirement, we find Martin's touch in almost everything - from our music to leadership development. High Places spring-boarded into existence through the faithfulness of Martin and his beloved wife Carmen, lighting a flame that continues to burn to this day. Having organized and implementing our core ministry principles, Martin's leadership not only still guides our ministries, but will for generations to come.