Pulpit Minister
GIPSON BAUCUM
Gipson began his ministry at Heritage Place in November 2021. He’s been active in ministry since 1993 previously serving churches in Tennessee, Georgia, and Kentucky. He has earned a master’s degree in New Testament from Freed-Hardeman University. He’s passionate about helping people fall in love with scripture and develop habits that allow them to be committed followers of Jesus.
Gipson enjoys reading theology as well Braves Baseball, UT Sports and Titans Football.
The best thing about Gipson is his family. He and his wife, Stephanie, share life with their 4 children, Claire, Will, Caroline and Mathis. They enjoy Marvel and Star Wars movies, family games and time together.
Gipson began his ministry at Heritage Place in November 2021. He’s been active in ministry since 1993 previously serving churches in Tennessee, Georgia, and Kentucky. He has earned a master’s degree in New Testament from Freed-Hardeman University. He’s passionate about helping people fall in love with scripture and develop habits that allow them to be committed followers of Jesus.
Gipson enjoys reading theology as well Braves Baseball, UT Sports and Titans Football.
The best thing about Gipson is his family. He and his wife, Stephanie, share life with their 4 children, Claire, Will, Caroline and Mathis. They enjoy Marvel and Star Wars movies, family games and time together.
Minister Emeritus
Dr. J. WAYNE KILPATRICK
Dr. J. Wayne Kilpatrick served as pulpit minister of the Homewood Church of Christ in Birmingham, Alabama, for 27 years. In July of 1999, he announced to the congregation that he would be transitioning out of the pulpit of Homewood in September of 2000. For many years he felt a calling to help strengthen churches throughout the brotherhood. From May of 2000 until January of 2004, he conducted seminars, revivals, lectures, and did church consulting, traveling to many parts of the country.
In February of 2004, after having traveled for four years teaching and preaching God’s Word, he decided to reenter local work and became the preaching minister for the Heritage Place Church of Christ. During his tenure, the church entered its very first church building in 2006. Due to the growth of the church, the building has been expanded twice by adding additional classrooms and a balcony.
After having served for 60 years in full-time ministry, Wayne retired as the preaching minister at the end of September 2021. He is now serving the church as Minister Emeritus.
Dr. J. Wayne Kilpatrick served as pulpit minister of the Homewood Church of Christ in Birmingham, Alabama, for 27 years. In July of 1999, he announced to the congregation that he would be transitioning out of the pulpit of Homewood in September of 2000. For many years he felt a calling to help strengthen churches throughout the brotherhood. From May of 2000 until January of 2004, he conducted seminars, revivals, lectures, and did church consulting, traveling to many parts of the country.
In February of 2004, after having traveled for four years teaching and preaching God’s Word, he decided to reenter local work and became the preaching minister for the Heritage Place Church of Christ. During his tenure, the church entered its very first church building in 2006. Due to the growth of the church, the building has been expanded twice by adding additional classrooms and a balcony.
After having served for 60 years in full-time ministry, Wayne retired as the preaching minister at the end of September 2021. He is now serving the church as Minister Emeritus.
YOUTH MINISTER
HEATH STRIPLING
Heath Stripling has served as the youth minister at Heritage Place for 5 years. Prior to Heritage Place he worked as an intern at Roebuck Parkway Church of Christ, and University Church of Christ (Montgomery, AL). Heath attended Faulkner University for his undergraduate degree in management and Lipscomb University for his masters in Technology Integration. His desire for working with teenagers started when he was a teenager growing up in the youth group at Roebuck Parkway.
Heath works full time and manages the Audio Visual department for RJ Young, a technology company. Prior to RJ Young, he worked for Best Buy for a number of years, Apple, Jefferson Christian Academy, and he coached football at Faulkner University. He serves on the board for the Exposure Youth Camp.
Heath is married to Tiffany. They have two kids, Lexi and Jace. They enjoy long walks on the beach, romantic sunsets, and Perry’s Steakhouse.
Heath Stripling has served as the youth minister at Heritage Place for 5 years. Prior to Heritage Place he worked as an intern at Roebuck Parkway Church of Christ, and University Church of Christ (Montgomery, AL). Heath attended Faulkner University for his undergraduate degree in management and Lipscomb University for his masters in Technology Integration. His desire for working with teenagers started when he was a teenager growing up in the youth group at Roebuck Parkway.
Heath works full time and manages the Audio Visual department for RJ Young, a technology company. Prior to RJ Young, he worked for Best Buy for a number of years, Apple, Jefferson Christian Academy, and he coached football at Faulkner University. He serves on the board for the Exposure Youth Camp.
Heath is married to Tiffany. They have two kids, Lexi and Jace. They enjoy long walks on the beach, romantic sunsets, and Perry’s Steakhouse.