Mission Statement
Celebrating Christ, Sharing Love, and Serving God.
Vision Statement
We believe God has called us to be a community of faithful Christians where all persons are welcomed regardless of race, economic status, age, and ethnic origin.
We are called to reach the unchurched and to help persons develop a deeper spiritual life through inspiration and experience.
Our Statement of Belief
- We believe . . .
- In relationships - to God - to Jesus Christ - to one another. We believe the Bible encourages us to live in responsible relationships with all people.
- We believe . . .
- It is our responsibility to serve, challenge, and support individuals. Our outreach Ministry starts at home and extends throughout the world. This includes weekly giving to mission and special mission projects. Our programs range from Bible study to support teams.
- We believe . . .
- In offering our building to Scouts, Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-Anon, Meals on Wheels, "I Care" for food distribution and other service groups.
Our Pastor
Senior Pastor: Lynn Lamberty
Pastor Lynn Lamberty was Senior Pastor of University Methodist Church in Kansas City, Kansas for eleven years before coming to Highland Park. In his time at University, his church became increasingly engaged in outreach, especially with children and youth. The church also changed to become very diverse ethnically, economically and in age.
Pastor Lamberty graduated from Saint Paul School of Theology with an M.Div. in May, 2000. Prior to that, he had been a lawyer for 15 years, practicing in a variety of locations in Nebraska, Oklahoma and Texas. His last seven years of practice focused on providing legal assistance to death row inmates in their appeals in Oklahoma and Texas. Pastor Lamberty graduated from the University of Notre Dame Law School in May, 1980.
Pastor Lamberty is committed to making disciples for Jesus Christ, church renewal, and bringing Good News to the poor and marginalized in his community. He is excited about coming to Highland Park. "I look forward to forming a great partnership," he said recently, "with the wonderful congregation at Highland Park United Methodist Church. There is much I have to learn from the members there and many things that I would like to share as we work together to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ."
Other Pastors
- Resident Bishop of Kansas:
- Scott J. Jones
- District Superintendent of Topeka:
- Kent M. Melcher
- Charge Conference Related:
- Donald Anderson, retired
- Jean Marie Grabher, retired
- Barbara Moore
- Ron Farrell
- Washburn Campus Ministers:
- Neil and Bridget Gately
Our Staff
A competent and professional staff is here to assist you...
- Church Secretary (a member of the Professional Association of United Methodist Church Secretaries)
- Conference Officer
- Office Assistant
- Director of Music
- Accompanist
- RN Parish Nurse (providing services in lactation, natal care and geriatric specialties)
- Custodian
- Childcare Attendants and Assistants ("Sacred Spaces" certified)
- Church Outreach Worker
- Also, non-compensated professionals in Church Growth, Secretarial, Music and Pastoral Counseling