Leadership

Pastors & Staff

Brent Coplen 

Lead Pastor 

Pastor Brent Coplen is dedicated to his family and faith. He is married to Aimee, and together they have two sons, Clark and Lincoln. Outside of his pastoral duties, Brent enjoys mountain biking, playing pickleball, and basketball. Brent’s favorite Bible verse is Jeremiah 29:11. 

Jeremy Johnson

Associate Pastor

Pastor Jeremy Johnson is a native of Bloomfield, New Mexico. Jeremy is a devoted husband to Kelsey and a proud father of five. After meeting his wife at Howard Payne University, and earning a degree in Multimedia Communications, Jeremy continued his education at Logsdon Seminary, receiving a Master of Divinity. With a passion for serving his community and sharing his faith, Jeremy joined the Hilltop Family Church staff in July 2024. Jeremy enjoys spending time with family, cheering on the Dallas Cowboys, and playing board games with friends. Jeremy’s favorite Bible verse is Joshua 1:9. 

Cody Bryant

Worship Pastor

With over 20 years of experience in music, Cody brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to his role as Music Minister at Hilltop Family Church. Throughout his journey, he has been a vital part of various worship teams, honing his skills and deepening his understanding of musical ministry. His dedication to creating an atmosphere of worship through music continues to inspire and lead others to give God all the praise and glory He so richly deserves.

Beyond music, Cody is a devoted husband to Jaclyn Bryant and a proud father to his son, Bleu, and daughter, Grace. Outside of church, he enjoys coaching his children’s sports teams and is deeply committed to serving his community in any capacity.

With a heart for both ministry and family, Cody strives to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others through music, leadership, and service. His favorite bible verse is Romans 8:38-39.

Payton Lamance 

Youth Pastor

Payton is in his third year of studying for his degree at Midwestern Baptistist Theological Seminary. Payton enjoys any and all sports, and riding motorcycles. Payton’s favorite Bible verse is Psalms 73. 

Alyssa Banks

Children's Director

Alyssa just received her bachelor’s degree in business administration in May 2024. She joined Hilltop Family Church staff in March 2024. Alyssa enjoys scrapbooking, reading and traveling. Alyssa’s favorite Bible verse is Jeremiah 29:11. 

Dena Martinez

Administrator 

Dena and her husband, Ted, have been married since 1983. They have two married daughters and 5 grandchildren. Her favorite Bible Verse is Philippians 4:6-9. Her hobbies are reading, gardening, going to the movies, and camping.  

Leadership

Elders

BRANDON CONWAY

JOEY STRICKLAN

KELVIN MILES

DOUG DEWEESE

JAMES HEIL

MARK KREY

BRENT COPLEN