Harold has been pastor of Shepherd Hill since May 2006. Born in North Little Rock, Arkansas, where he graduated from North Little Rock High School in 1969. While attending Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, Arkansas he met and married Betty (Scott) in 1971. They have one daughter, Windy Campbell, (husband Steve), and one granddaughter Jessica Crow, age 10, of Sherwood Arkansas.

Harold attended Mid America Theological Seminary and has served seven other churches as pastor in the state of Arkansas: McKay, Plainview, Roland, Sunset Lane, First Baptist Genoa, Crosspoint, and First Baptist Augusta. His wife, Betty, is the Operations Manager for Southern Gas Federal Credit Union in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Besides pastoring, his favorite activities are golf, hunting, and fishing.

.Denise Smith,

Youth Director

Don Degner, Interim Minister of Music

Don has been leading worship at Shepherd Hill since May 1995.  Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, he and his family followed his father, a career soldier, around the country, settling in Salem, OR, where he graduated from North Salem High School.  After a short time in college, service in the United States Air Force, and a time of being what he calls "a drifter in the world," Don moved to Pine Bluff in 1987.  He now directs the Information Systems division of Mid America Packaging / Delta Natural Kraft in addition to his church duties.

He is married to Marilyn Mullins Degner from Pine Bluff.  They have a daughter, Vickie, 17.

Through music, Don shares his passion for Jesus.  He writes and sings songs about Jesus, a practice he started in the summer after the eighth grade when he met Christ and accepted Him as his personal Savior.

Sharon Courson, Church Secretary & Clerk

Sharon joined the staff at Shepherd Hill in November of 2008 after the retirement of Lori Bird.  Sharon is retired from International Paper Co. and was very happy for the career change opportunity.  She is married to Jerry Courson and between them they have 6 children and 13 grandchildren.  Sharon accepted Jesus Christ has her personal savior in 1982 and enjoys the never ending process of growing , learning and leaning on Jesus.

When not working at the church, Sharon enjoys family, reading, flower gardening, bird watching (from the back porch), and traveling.