Church Staff
Dr. David J. Hailey
Pastor
(919) 645-6720 | drdhailey@hbbc.org
David Hailey has been pastor of Hayes Barton Baptist Church since 1996. A native Midwesterner (Chillicothe, IL), Dave traveled a circuitous route to Raleigh, North Carolina. Educated in Tennessee and Kentucky, he has served churches in Tennessee, Georgia, and North Carolina, long enough to cultivate a Southern drawl and a love for grits!
Married for more than four decades (42 years to be exact) Dave and Susan are the proud parents of three adult children.
Bethany is married to Jerad and they are the parents of Betsy and Drew. They make their home in Maryland.
David John lives in Chicago. He is married to Claire and they are the parents of Abigail and David John Hailey, III (Johnny).
Susanna, our youngest, is married to Cameron and lives in Raleigh. They are the parents of Millie and Louisa.
Though not natives of the Old North State, the Haileys have long since considered North Carolina home. Vacations to both the mountains and the beach have created family memories for a lifetime. When not at church, Dave loves woodworking, reading, and playing golf (though he’s never been any good at it!). A retired high school English teacher, Susan enjoys reading and traveling, especially to her beloved Scotland. Dave and Susan love showing their true-blue colors by cheering for Duke basketball and football. And yes, Dave will probably never stop celebrating the long-awaited 2016 World Series Championship of the Chicago Cubs!!
Churches Served
1996-present Pastor, Hayes Barton Baptist Church, Raleigh, NC
1990-1996 Pastor, Highland Hills Baptist Church, Macon, GA
1985-1990 Pastor, First Baptist Church, Pelham, GA
1978-1985 Associate Pastor, First Baptist Church, Waverly, TN
Education
Doctor of Divinity (honorary), Campbell University, Buies Creek, NC (2003)
Doctor of Ministry Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY (1992)
Master of Divinity Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY (1985)
Bachelor of Arts Union University, Jackson, TN (1980, Summa Cum Laude)
Rev. Kristen Muse
Executive Pastor
(919) 645-6722 | kmuse@hbbc.org
Kristen Muse has served at Hayes Barton Baptist Church since 2003. During her tenure, she has served in a variety of roles assuming the role of Associate Pastor in 2011. She is responsible for the areas of Christian Education, Communications, Missions, and Pastoral Care. Kristen enjoys the opportunity to walk beside members of all ages as they discover ways to grow in their love of God, find ways to connect with others, and use their gifts and talents.
Kristen married her high school sweetheart, Rankin in 1998 and they have two children; Bradley and Rylee. When Kristen isn’t at church you will often find her on a tennis court, cheering her son at his many sporting events, or watching her daughter act or sing.
Education
Bachelor of Science degree from UNC-Greensboro in Elementary Education (1998)
Master of Divinity from Campbell University (2003)
Master of Science in Church Management (2020)
Rev. Sarah Mears
Associate Pastor of Children and Families and Communication
(919) 645-6734 | smears@hbbc.org
Sarah Mears came to Hayes Barton as Minister to Children and Families in 2016, and her role has expanded to include overseeing the communication needs of the church. She is passionate about creating a space where people of all ages can discover their identity as beloved children of God and their role in sharing God's love with the world.
Sarah completed her undergraduate work at UNC Chapel Hill and received a Master of Divinity from Campbell University Divinity School. She enjoys traveling, reading, and cheering on the Tar Heels. She and her husband Bryan have two boys, August and Ari, and a golden retriever named Finley.
Pepper Choplin
Interim Minister of Music and Worship
Pepper served Greystone Baptist Church in Raleigh until 2013 when he became a full-time composer. Recently, he served as interim at Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church in Raleigh for almost two years.
Pepper has 350 anthems and 24 cantatas in print in addition to “Come to the Water” which is in our hymnal. Many of you have attended one of his Together We Sing choral concerts at Meymandi Auditorium, where he conducts a mass choir of singers from many area churches. He is also the conductor of Cary Community Choir which sings Messiah each December. On May 28, he will be at Carnegie Hall to conduct his cantata, Our Father, in his eleventh New York concert.
Pepper has helped lead worship at Hayes Barton Baptist many times through the years.
Lisa Moxley
Music Associate/Accompanist
(919) 645-6723 | lmoxley@hbbc.org
Lisa Moxley, a native of Cabot, Arkansas, studied music at Ouachita Baptist University. She graduated magna cum laude from the university earning her Bachelor's degrees in Music Education and Church Music. From there, she went on to earn her Master of Church Music degree at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Lisa has gained experience serving at a wide variety of churches throughout Arkansas, Kentucky, Kansas, Virginia, West Virginia, and North Carolina. Moxley has more than 30 years of experience as a piano instructor in private studio, music school, and university settings. Most recently, she taught at Music Academy South in Wake Forest and also has experience in higher education at Bluefield University in Virginia as an Adjunct Instructor, Choral Director, and staff accompanist.
She has two daughters, Anna Moxley who is a minister, and Sarah Grace Moxley-White, who is employed by Cape Fear Community College in Wilmington. Some of Lisa’s hobbies include traveling, enjoying relaxing evenings in her “empty nest”, and spending time with friends.
Jackson Glover
Hailing from Clinton, NC, Jackson is currently completing his undergraduate degree at UNC-Chapel Hill and is majoring in Sociology and minoring in Music and Chemistry. He plans to attend medical school after completing his undergraduate degree. Prior to joining HBBC’s staff, Jackson served as the organist for First Baptist Church in Clinton, NC for three years. Jackson has studied music intensively, taking private piano lessons for 13 years under the direction of Mrs. Jean Hatch and studying organ going on 9 years under the direction of Mrs. Jean Hatch and, currently, Dr. Susan Moeser at UNC-Chapel Hill.
Jackson is an identical twin to his brother Trace (fun fact!). When he is not practicing music or studying, he enjoys playing golf, cheering on the Tar Heels, and traveling, whether on a relaxing trip to the beach or an adventurous ski trip in the mountains.
