Pastor:
Nathan Parrish
A native of Zebulon, NC, Nathan attended Wake Forest University as an undergraduate from 1981-1985, graduating with a BA in philosophy. He attended seminary at Southeastern Baptist Theological from 1985-1988, graduating with a Master of Divinity. In December, 1989, Nathan completed a Master of Arts in Religion at Wake Forest University. Nathan became pastor of Peace Haven Baptist in December 2002 following an 11 year pastorate at Unity Baptist Church of WS (January, 1992 - November, 2002).
Email: phbcpastor@bellsouth.net
336-765-7731
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Pastor Emeritus:
Ray Benfield
Pastor Emeritus and first pastor of Peace Haven Baptist Church in 1957. He served until 1969. Ray and his wife, Evelyn, returned as members here in 2007. We are thankful for their place in the heart and life of our congregation.
Email: rbenfield2@triad.rr.com
336-765-4373
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Minister with Youth & Families:
Jonathan Redding
Jonathan Redding is a native of Hudson, North Carolina. He is a 2009 honors graduate of Wingate University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Religious Studies and a minor in Psychology. He has received a number of academic achievement awards as a student at Wingate.
During his undergraduate years at Wingate, he also was very active in a number of leadership roles in campus, student government, and community organizations. For about three years he assisted the campus minister at the school in organizing the weekly chapel services. In addition, he has received some preaching experience from conducting contemporary worship services for youth at Wingate Baptist Church in the Spring of 2007 and 2008. He also has served most recently for about 16 months as the interim youth minister at First Baptist Church in Pageland, SC. There, he led the Sunday school class for the youth and had the opportunity to preach at weekly youth worship services.
Jonathan and his wife, Angela, are now living in Winston Salem. He is enrolled as a first year student in the Wake Forest School of Divinity.
Email: jonredding@bellsouth.net
You can follow Jonathan's blog and Twitter page by clicking on the links below:
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336-765-7731
859-494-3940
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Organist/Choir Master:
LeAnn Steele
LeAnn has been our organist since 1987 and during this time also became our ChoirMaster. We appreciate her musical talent, ability and dedication! Email: steelelp@wfu.edu
363-765-7731
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Administrative Assistant:
Cecilia Ayers
Cecilia has been with our church since June 2000. Her position is a part-time one. She is active in her own church as well as in the community. Lewisville has been her home for 33 years. She and her husband, Ken, have three grown children and three grandchildren. Email: phbcws@bellsouth.net
336-765-7731
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