David grew up near Winston-Salem, NC. After graduating high school, he went to school at UNC Chapel Hill to study Communications, and then Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary to study for pastoral ministry. David first learned about Jesus as a child in his home church, but didn’t make that faith his own until much later. In high school and college, David learned more about the personal nature of a relationship with Jesus, and how amazing grace is to cover over his sins.…
Corron grew up in Raleigh, Durham, and Holly Springs, North Carolina, where he attended High School. As a former athlete, he went on to compete at Lenoir-Rhyne University, where he graduated with bachelor’s degrees in broadcasting and journalism. Corron is enrolled in Covenant Theological Seminary, where he is studying for his Master’s in Divinity. Corron is married to his wife, Hannah, and the two share their love with their puppy, Nia. As a college student, he came to know Jesus…
A native of Atlanta, Georgia, Leyila traveled up to North Carolina for college at Wingate University where she played softball and graduated in 2010. Leyila and her husband, Ryan, have four children: Skylar, Dalton, Cohen, and Greer. As a family they enjoy reading, Carowinds, time with friends, and watching Georgia football. Go Dawgs! In her down time, Leyila enjoys being active in sports and exercise, enjoying a good cup of coffee, and meeting up with friends. Leyila came to know…
Terrence is a Native of Charleston SC and graduated from the University of South Carolina – Columbia. Ever since he was young, his parents taught him the truth of scripture, and he was originally a member of Mt. Zion A. M.E. Church. He started as a Worship Coordinator for Christ Central Church in 2006 and then expanded to other places of worship through the years. Terrence is the father of 4 beautiful, wonderful kids, Daequan, Chelsea, Christopher and Gabriel. In…
Megan grew up in Winston-Salem, NC and came to faith in the PCA church her family attended throughout her childhood. After attending Elon University for undergrad and a two-year stint as part of a Serge church planting team in London, England, Megan earned a Master of Social Work degree from University of North Carolina at Greensboro and North Carolina A&T. As an LCSW Megan has worked in non-profit and private practice settings providing therapeutic support to families and children. She…
Ben was born in Richmond, Virginia but at 18 months-old moved to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan where his parents began working on the mission-field in the former Soviet Union. For high school, his family moved to Chiang Mai, Thailand. Although a Christian growing up, and having accepted Jesus as his Savior, Ben only began to ask more spiritual and existential questions in high school. The Holy Spirit put this on his heart from his time working with refugees on the Burmese border…
Bryan grew up in a small town outside of Charlotte where among other things he learned that pulled pork was one of God’s great gifts to the world. He came to faith in high school when his parents began attending the Pentecostal church that his dad grew up in. After graduating high school, he went to UNC-Charlotte where he received degrees in English and, after trying lots of other jobs, Accounting. He loves reading theology books, watching nerdy movies, and…
Marvin was born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina and graduated from Montreat College in 2000. After struggling mentally, physically, and spiritually, in the early 90’s, Marvin began to hear and heed the call of the Spirit. Marvin came to know Jesus as Lord in 2000. Outside of church ministry, he enjoys giving back to the community by serving on two Mecklenburg county boards. Marvin has been the Vice President of Charlotte Crime Stoppers Board for 11 years, receiving 2022…
Tiv grew up in New Orleans, Louisiana and graduated from Emory University in 1994 and the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 1998. Tiv was raised in a church home with many godly examples in his family. However, Tiv believes that he really came to know and trust in Christ while in college through the help of a friend at the time, who encouraged him to become involved in his church community. Tiv has enjoyed volunteering in the children’s…
Ryan is a Charlotte native and graduated from Wingate university in 2008. He grew up surrounded by Christianity but did not take it seriously until high school after experiencing the weight and reality of sin, which revealed the ultimate grace offered by Jesus. Ryan currently serves as a Deacon and Treasurer at WCCF. Ryan has been married to Leyila for over 13 years, and together they manage a full house with four kids, two dogs, and eight chickens. He…
Duffy grew up in the upstate New York town of Clinton, and he graduated from Roberts Wesleyan College with a teaching degree. During his initial years of college, while working at a Christian summer camp, Duffy came to know Jesus and reoriented his life to loving God and others. While at WCCF, he has been active hosting and leading community groups and teaching Sunday School. He is always eager to help with needs that arise for neighbors or church family.…
Ted is from the small town of Midland, just east of Charlotte. After high school, he went to UNC, home of the Tar Heels. Ted grew up in a Christian home and came to a saving knowledge of Christ in middle school. His family hosts the community group led by the Johnsons. Ted’s wife, Lydia, and he have 2 daughters, Walker and Milli. He likes to be outdoors, climbing and building things.