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Church Workers Biographies
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Hampton
Hager’s work at Gold Hill focuses on our
fellowship. Hampton was an active member in two previous
congregations, Charlotte Avenue and Lesslie both in Rock Hill, SC.
Hampton is a graduate of East Tennessee State University. He and
his wife, Christi, have one daughter, Martha. Their second child is due
in later summer. Hampton is an outdoorsman, his hobbies include yard
work, hunting and fishing.
Area native, Howell C.
Hunter, Jr. is the architecture who designed our building. Howell
earned his bachelor of arts in pre-architecture from Clemson University
and his masters in architecture from Rice University.
Much of his
efforts today are focused on our building and grounds. Howell and his
wife Laura have three kids, Nathaniel, Kimberly and Erin. In his spare
time, Howell enjoys photography.
A talented
musician, you’ll often find Jake
Hunter leading singing during worship or for other congregational
activities. Jake’s work at Gold Hill Road is focused on Worship which
includes overseeing and scheduling song leaders and maintaining our audio
and video systems.
Jake and his
wife, Kelly, have three daughters, Ashlyn, Reagan and Camryn.
Terry Thomas is our deacon for Benevolence. Terry attended Freed
Hardman University in Henderson Tennessee and his over 12 years
experience supporting Benevolent work for several congregations.
Terry and his
wife, Dena, are devoted home schooling parents. They have five children,
Logan, Raeann, Maddison, Roman, and Corbin. “Where God leads our
family we will follow”.
Barry
VanHamme Jr. is one of our deacons for
Worship. A former marine, Barry is actively involved in many facets of
church life including leading devotionals and singing, presiding over the
Lord’s Table and teaching multiple classes.
Barry and his
wife, Tracy, have a three-year old son, Caleb. In their spare time, the
family loves to spend time outdoors camping together.
David Williams is responsible for mission work. Previously, David served as a
Deacon responsible for building and grounds and bulletin at the Aurora
Church of Christ.
David has a
degree in sports management from Harding University. He and his wife,
Tammy, have two kids, Jewelya and Benjamin.
In his free
time, David enjoys sports and working in the yard.
Gilbert
Shelton is focused on local Evangelism.
You’ll find him leading many of our efforts to help others in our
community. Prior to joining us at Gold Hill Road, Gilbert was a deacon
for Education, Youth and Finance at Gastonia Church of Christ.
Gilbert earned
his MBA from Queen’s University and his Bachelor of Arts degree from NC
State. He’s an avid NC State fan whose hobbies include supporting
Wolf pack sports, photography and writing.
He and his wife,
Sue, have three kids, Andrea, Andy and Allison.
Mike Collins
is one of
our deacons focused on Youth. Mike is heavily involved in many of our
youth activities including Vacation Bible School.
Mike, his wife
Glenda and their sons Justin and Nolan have been members at Gold Hill
since it’s first Sunday service in 1996. Previously, the Collins family
worshipped at West End Church of Christ in Knoxville, TN where Mike was a
deacon for new members and a Bible schoolteacher.
Mike attended
David Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN where he earned his bachelors
degree in both Mathematics and Computer Science.
In his spare
time, you’ll find Mike outdoors, golfing, skiing, and traveling with his
family.
Martha
“Marty” Manning is our church secretary. A business
school graduate and wife of elder, Joe Manning, Marty brings great
organization and energy to many of our church activities.
Joe and Marty
have two grown daughters, Andrea and Tracy, and one grandson. In her free
time, Marty enjoys reading, painting, cross-stitching and camping.
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