Staff
Pastor Hensley has been the Senior Pastor of Grace Baptist Church since June 2008. He pastored in Tennessee prior to coming to Grace. He has preached in many revivals, youth crusades and camps, and the Tennessee Baptist Convention Pastors’ Conference. Pastor Hensley currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina. He is a graduate of Fruitland Baptist Bible Institute and South Atlantic Theological Seminary. He has also completed some additional ministry studies at Liberty University. He and his wife, Brittany, have two sons, Stephen and Carson. He enjoys just about any sport and loves to spend time with his family.
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Associate Pastor of Youth- Rev. Jonathan Pugh
Pastor Pugh was called to Grace Baptist Church on January 8, 2012. We are excited to see what God has in store for our youth under his leadership. Jonathan and his wife, Jennifer, have two children, Hannah and David. Jonathan enjoys sports, hiking, reading and spending time with his family.
- Mike Free
Mike Free has been on staff as Minister of Music since July 2006. He and his wife, Ann, have two children, Maria and Daniel. He has done a tremendous job directing the music ministry here at Grace. He enjoys travel, movies, games and singing. A Grayson Scholar graduate of Mars Hill College in 1991; enjoyed 4 years with the Chamber Choir, and was a featured soloist with the Asheville Symphony.
- Lois Melton
Lois Melton has been on staff as administrative assistant since November 2007. She is a great help to the staff and people of Grace. Her and her husband, Glenn, have two children, Melisha and Brandi. They also have five grandchildren. She enjoys shopping, movies, and spending time with her grandchildren.