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. 

I grew up in Clarksville TN. I was saved when I was 10. I moved to North Carolina in 1995. My family still lives in TN. I've served in many roles within the church. I've been a youth leader, music/choir leader, Children's Sunday School teacher, played in the church band, sang in the worship band and choir and taught adult Sunday School. 

I'm excited about the opportunity here at Plymouth. My desire is to see everyone experience the love and grace of Jesus Christ. I'm looking forward to serving with you for many years to come!

Favorite Things To Do: I love to spend time with my family. I enjoy anything guitar and I'm also an avid fisherman and deer hunter. 

Favorite Bible Verses - James 1:2-4 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. 

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.