Staff
Staff
Meet our staff.
Ray Litts Raymond Litts, Senior Pastor
  • 1976 New Philadelphia, Ohio high school graduate
  • 1981 Graduate of Montana State, Political Science Major, Business Minor
  • 1986 Master of Divinity
  • 1987 Ordained Deacon in the United Methodist Church
  • 1989 Ordained Elder in the United Methodist Church
Ray Litts was  born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He lived in the Midwest through high school and graduated from New Philadelphia High School in Ohio (home of the “Fighting Quakers”). Upon graduating from high school, Ray earned a B.A. from Montana State. He graduated in 1981.  In 1983 Ray started work on his Masters and Doctoral degrees from Erskine Seminary. Highland Park is his 6th appointment.

Ray can be contacted via e-mail or by calling the church office.
Gwen Durant Gwen DuRant, Administrative Assistant

Gwen and her husband Chris make their home in Florence. They relocated from Sumter in 1993. They have two children, Babs and Drake. Gwen and her family are members of Highland Park and are active in many program ministries. She enjoys playing the piano, cooking, gardening, and serving in ministry for Highland Park. Gwen came to this position from Carolinas Hospital Systems where she worked for the Home Health Department’s financial office for 9 years.  Gwen’s responsibilities at Highland Park include the general office administrative duties as well as the accounting functions for the church.  Gwen works very closely with the church’s financial officers, as well as with the Pastoral and Kindergarten staff.  She loves being such a vital part of Highland Park as she follows her call to the ministry.

Gwen can be contacted via e-mail or by calling the church office.
Beth Prosser Beth Prosser, Director of Child Services

Beth is a graduate of Coastal Carolina University where she earned a BA in Elementary Education. She recently received a Master Degree, "Technology in the Classroom," from Walden University. She taught 4K at HPK for 2 years before becoming the current director. Beth is a Florence native. She and her husband, Michael, have two children.  Beth and her family have been members of Highland Park UMC since 2002.

For questions about Highland Park Kindergarten, call 843-662-1242 or contact Beth via e-mail.
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Misty Hutchnson , Director of the After School Care and Summer Camp Programs

I was born and raised in Greenville, Kentucky.  My childhood memories make me smile.  I  spent a lot of time in church, where I made friends that I still have contact with today. I went to Muhlenberg South High School and was a member in the marching band color guard.   I met my husband and became the step mother of two fabulous children.  We moved to South Carolina in 2005.  I enjoy trips back home to visit and look forward to my mother visiting us.  I am grateful for my family, friends, and my job.  Not only do I get to come to work with precious children, but I get to come to work in the Lord’s house. 
For questions about Highland Park After School Care or Summer Camp Programs, call 843-662-1242 or contact Misty via e-mail.
Staci Lyerly

Staci Lyerly, Director of Music

Staci Lyerly has been a member of Highland Park since 1999. She is a 1981 graduate of Columbia College with a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education and a 2006 graduate of Columbia College with a Masters Degree in Divergent Learning Styles emphasizing the Performing Arts. She is the wife of Reverend Nick Lyerly.

The Music Director can be contacted via e-mail or by calling the church office.
 

Director of Youth

The Youth Director can be contacted via e-mail or by calling the church office.
Last Published: January 5, 2012 11:12 AM
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