PLYMOUTH CHURCH

I was called as Pastor of Plymouth Church on August 1, 2006. I grew up in Garner and actually accepted Christ at Plymouth Church when I was eight years old on June 23, 1981.

I am now returning to pastor a church that I love and know well. My wife Dawn and I have been married since 1997 and we have three wonderful children. I am passionate about preaching God's Word and reaching people for Christ.

In 2018 I experienced some major health issues. The church family stood by me and my family and the whole experience made us all closer to one another and to the Lord. Now I am healthy and have a new perspective and outlook on life. I take nothing for granted and my life's motto is: Life Is Short - Live It well!

Ministry Experience: New Bethel Baptist Church in Garner, Ephesus Baptist in Raleigh, Olive Chapel Baptist in Apex, and New Beginnings Church in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.

Education: I graduated from Campbell University in 1996 with a BA in Christian Ministries. I received my Master's degree as a charter member of the Campbell University Divinity School in 1999. I earned my Doctorate in Apologetics at Southern Evangelical Seminary in 2008.

I have been in church at Plymouth for as long as I can remember. I accepted Christ as my Savior at Summer Camp with our youth group. I have always had a passion to work with and help others. For years (almost 20) I have worked in different ministry areas at Plymouth Church, mostly with children's ministry programs.

I been blessed to be the Youth Minister at Plymouth for more than seven years now. It is my desire to grow more in Christ as I help to mentor the students in the Plymouth Church Youth Ministry. I pray that the Lord continues to work through my ministry at Plymouth and that the Youth continue to want to learn, serve, and worship the Lord more.

Favorite Things To Do: Play softball, watch my boys play baseball/softball, being on or near the water (boating)

Favorite Bible Verse: I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13

We welcomed Iris as our Children's Ministry Director October 21st, 2019!

Iris has been an active member of Plymouth and served in Children's Ministry for years; we are so excited to see what God will do through her in the years to come.

She and husband Tim have been married for 15 years this February and share two beautiful girls, Georgia and Alison (Ali.)

Iris is a graduate of William Peace University (2000) and North Carolina State University (2002.) After teaching high school English in Fayetteville, NC where she calls home, she and Tim returned to Wake County in 2004. Since then she has worked as a Human Resources professional with an insurance company. 

Plymouth is searching for a part time Worship Director. Please join us in prayer as we seek God's leadership in fulfilling this vital position for our church. The job description is below:

Worship Director

Duties and Requirements:

Play piano accompaniment during Sunday services for two hymns (pre-offering and altar call/invitation), offertory interlude, and postlude at conclusion of service

On “special event” Sundays, such as deacon/minister ordination and communion, play an instrumental interlude for the duration of the observance. On baptism Sundays, an additional hymn or additional instrumental pause may sometimes be necessary to allow Pastor and baptism candidates to change clothes

Teach and lead ensemble for once a month performance on designated Sunday (first Sunday of the month, for example). Practice with ensemble (time to be determined) prior to performance as necessary for preparation

Select hymns for Sunday Services from pre-approved list of known/familiar hymns

Organize all music for Sunday Services and solicit/schedule volunteers for special music on Sunday

Play piano (and possibly sing, if desired) with Praise Band during praise songs at beginning of worship service

Ability to transpose keys (play from lower or higher key) as necessary is strongly desired

Lead and expect the highest standard of Christian character and commitment to Christ and the Church

Work in close relationship and cooperation with the staff leadership of the Pastor

Magnify music as part of the total church program in reaching, teaching, and developing people for Christ

Mae joined our staff in the summer of 2016. Previously she worked at First Baptist Church in Cary.

Mae is a member of Neil's Creek Baptist Church in Angier.

We are very blessed to have Mae with us at Plymouth.