Heritage Christian Fellowship is blessed to be led by a strong group of Spirit-led men whom God has called as shepherds of His flock. All issues of oversite pertaining to the Body at HCF are done through unanimity of its Leadership.
Our leadership members at Heritage Christian Fellowship are:
Pastor Jeff Hensley
Jeff is not an Oregonian by birth, though there’s no doubt he is one now at heart! Jeff was born and raised in Asheville, North Carolina and lived there until attending North Carolina State University, in Raleigh, North Carolina, where he studied Engineering and Philosophy. He married Bronwyn, and they moved to Southern Oregon in 1997 to be closer to Bronwyn’s family in Jacksonville. In 2003 they moved to Carmen Serdan, Mexico, to lead the School of Discipleship of Applegate Christian Fellowship, as well as care for the orphans at the Mission and pour into the staff there. Shortly after, they returned to the Rogue Valley where Jeff became the Children’s Minsitry Pastor. In 2004, Jeff became an assistant Pastor at Mountain Christian Fellowship in Medford, Oregon. There, Jeff led the children’s ministry and youth ministry before becoming the primary counseling and Pastoral Care Pastor there. In 2008, through the support of Pastor Jim Wright and the body and leadership at Mountain, the Lord led Jeff to launch out and begin Heritage Christian Fellowship. Jeff and Bronwyn have two beautiful daughters. Hannah was born in 2004, and Alli in 2006. In addition to spending time with his family, Jeff is passionate about studying God’s Word, UNC Tarheel Basketball, and fly fishing the trout/steelhead filled waters of the Northwest. Pastor Jeff is also currently enrolled in the Masters of Theology and Biblical Studies program at Western Seminary in Portland, Oregon.
Want to contact Pastor Jeff? He would love to hear from you! Contact him by email at jeff@heritagefellowship.net.
Jonathan Johnston
Jonathan Johnston is a vital member to the leadership team at Heritage. Jonathan and his wife Kathy are no strangers to leadership. Jonathan has been involved in the prison ministry at the Jackson County Jail for years, as well as other men’s ministry areas throughout the valley. His wife is a talented musician and teacher who has used her giftings in the children’s ministries and women’s ministries of Applegate Christian Fellowship, Mountain Christian Fellowship, and Heritage. Anyone who knows Jonathan is always struck first by his gracious heart. Truly, Jonathan has a desire to see people blessed and cared for. Therefore, its no suprise that he has chosen nursing as his career. Jonathan has regularly taken his spiritual and professional giftings with him to do mission work overseas, most recently and frequently in India. Jonathan and Kathy have a large, beautiful family, and live with their daughter Sophie in East Medford.
Vernon Blair
Vernon Blair has served in various forms of church leadership for many years now. Most recently, Vern has impacted the Rogue Valley and the Kingdom of God through our children. Vern has been a teacher and leader with our children, specifically in the 1st -5th grade age group, for several years now. Vern’s classes are known for being organized, energetic, and Christ-centered! Don’t be suprised if you walk into one of Vern’s classes to find him dressed as a Bible Character or putting on a puppet show. In 2007, Vern took those giftings with him to Jinja, Uganda, and led several Vacation Bible School productions for hundreds of children there. Vern is the manager of DSU Peterbilt in Phoenix, Oregon. Vern and his wife, Leah have two grown children. Simon is a mortgage broker in Medford, and Bronwyn, their daughter, is married to Pastor Jeff. Vern currently serves the Lord at Heritage by coordinating and overseeing our 1st-5th graders.
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John Herman
Heritage is blessed to have the leadership and experience of John Herman on its Board of Directors. John has served faithfully for many years through the local ministries of both Applegate Christian Fellowship and Table Rock Fellowship. At Table Rock, John and his dear wife, Lisa, helped lead the way in the area of marital counseling. You don’t have to be around John long to see this passion for marriages to do well still burning within him! John is a gifted administrator, working on construction projects with H.D. Fowler, based here in Southern Oregon. John’s heart for Jesus and others, as well as his business and managerial experience, is a blessing to the leadership structure of Heritage Christian Fellowship. When not in fellowship at Heritage worshipping Jesus with us, you’ll likely find John and Lisa in Portland doing the same with their children and grandchildren.
Pastoral Staff
Lead Pastor - Jeff Hensley (jeff@heritagefellowship.net)
Administrative and Children’s Pastor - Ed DeVries (Ed@heritagefellowship.net)
Youth Ministry (6th-12th Grades) and General Pastoral - Jeremy Nehf (jeremy@heritagefellowship.net)
Leadership
Heritage Christian Fellowship is blessed to be led by a strong group of Spirit-led men whom God has called as shepherds of His flock. All issues of oversite pertaining to the Body at HCF are done through unanimity of its Leadership.
Our leadership members at Heritage Christian Fellowship are:
Pastor Jeff Hensley
Jeff is not an Oregonian by birth, though there’s no doubt he is one now at heart! Jeff was born and raised in Asheville, North Carolina and lived there until attending North Carolina State University, in Raleigh, North Carolina, where he studied Engineering and Philosophy. He married Bronwyn, and they moved to Southern Oregon in 1997 to be closer to Bronwyn’s family in Jacksonville. In 2003 they moved to Carmen Serdan, Mexico, to lead the School of Discipleship of Applegate Christian Fellowship, as well as care for the orphans at the Mission and pour into the staff there. Shortly after, they returned to the Rogue Valley where Jeff became the Children’s Minsitry Pastor. In 2004, Jeff became an assistant Pastor at Mountain Christian Fellowship in Medford, Oregon. There, Jeff led the children’s ministry and youth ministry before becoming the primary counseling and Pastoral Care Pastor there. In 2008, through the support of Pastor Jim Wright and the body and leadership at Mountain, the Lord led Jeff to launch out and begin Heritage Christian Fellowship. Jeff and Bronwyn have two beautiful daughters. Hannah was born in 2004, and Alli in 2006. In addition to spending time with his family, Jeff is passionate about studying God’s Word, UNC Tarheel Basketball, and fly fishing the trout/steelhead filled waters of the Northwest. Pastor Jeff is also currently enrolled in the Masters of Theology and Biblical Studies program at Western Seminary in Portland, Oregon.
Want to contact Pastor Jeff? He would love to hear from you! Contact him by email at jeff@heritagefellowship.net.
Jonathan Johnston is a vital member to the leadership team at Heritage. Jonathan and his wife Kathy are no strangers to leadership. Jonathan has been involved in the prison ministry at the Jackson County Jail for years, as well as other men’s ministry areas throughout the valley. His wife is a talented musician and teacher who has used her giftings in the children’s ministries and women’s ministries of Applegate Christian Fellowship, Mountain Christian Fellowship, and Heritage. Anyone who knows Jonathan is always struck first by his gracious heart. Truly, Jonathan has a desire to see people blessed and cared for. Therefore, its no suprise that he has chosen nursing as his career. Jonathan has regularly taken his spiritual and professional giftings with him to do mission work overseas, most recently and frequently in India. Jonathan and Kathy have a large, beautiful family, and live with their daughter Sophie in East Medford.
Vernon Blair
Vernon Blair has served in various forms of church leadership for many years now. Most recently, Vern has impacted the Rogue Valley and the Kingdom of God through our children. Vern has been a teacher and leader with our children, specifically in the 1st -5th grade age group, for several years now. Vern’s classes are known for being organized, energetic, and Christ-centered! Don’t be suprised if you walk into one of Vern’s classes to find him dressed as a Bible Character or putting on a puppet show. In 2007, Vern took those giftings with him to Jinja, Uganda, and led several Vacation Bible School productions for hundreds of children there. Vern is the manager of DSU Peterbilt in Phoenix, Oregon. Vern and his wife, Leah have two grown children. Simon is a mortgage broker in Medford, and Bronwyn, their daughter, is married to Pastor Jeff. Vern currently serves the Lord at Heritage by coordinating and overseeing our 1st-5th graders.
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John Herman
Heritage is blessed to have the leadership and experience of John Herman on its Board of Directors. John has served faithfully for many years through the local ministries of both Applegate Christian Fellowship and Table Rock Fellowship. At Table Rock, John and his dear wife, Lisa, helped lead the way in the area of marital counseling. You don’t have to be around John long to see this passion for marriages to do well still burning within him! John is a gifted administrator, working on construction projects with H.D. Fowler, based here in Southern Oregon. John’s heart for Jesus and others, as well as his business and managerial experience, is a blessing to the leadership structure of Heritage Christian Fellowship. When not in fellowship at Heritage worshipping Jesus with us, you’ll likely find John and Lisa in Portland doing the same with their children and grandchildren.
Pastoral Staff
Lead Pastor - Jeff Hensley (jeff@heritagefellowship.net)
Administrative and Children’s Pastor - Ed DeVries (Ed@heritagefellowship.net)
Youth Ministry (6th-12th Grades) and General Pastoral - Jeremy Nehf (jeremy@heritagefellowship.net)