MEET OUR STAFF
It takes a dedicated team to make Hayes Barton Baptist Church run. That’s why we’re blessed to have such a passionate and experienced group of pastors, lay staff, professional staff and volunteers working together. Learn more about the men and women who make HBBC possible.
Dr. David J. Hailey
Pastor
Rev. Kristen Muse
Executive Pastor
Rev. Sarah Mears
Assoc. Pastor of Children and Families and Communication
Rev. Jeff Pethel
Associate Pastor for Pastoral Care
Rev. Christian Justice
Minister of Youth
Lisa Moxley
Music Associate/Accompanist
Anna Parish
Ministerial Intern
Jackson Glover
Organist
Melinda Sawyer
Communications Director
David Keel
Facilities Director
Beth Kittler
Hayes Barton Baptist Preschool Director
Lisa Fitchett
Business Administrator
Carla Murray
Executive Administrative Assistant
Genesis Moragne
Administrative Assistant
Rachael Thomas
Communications Assistant
Cathy Eller
Welcome Center Receptionist (Morning)
Jessica Brown
Welcome Desk Receptionist (Evening)
Sandee Harris
Director of Assimilation and Administrative Assistant
Garrett Ferguson
Family Life Center Director
H’trangh Ksor
Custodian
Justin Brown
Custodian
Eunice Cooper
Custodian
(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!
(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, Outreach, Missions, and Administration. 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 for the Kingdom of God.
Kristen married her high school sweetheart, Rankin in 1998 and they have two children; Bradley and Blue, and one granddaughter, Cameryn. They also have a dog, Nugget, and cat, Elvira. When Kristen isn’t at church you will often find her on a tennis court or spending time with friends and family.
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 from Villanova University (2020)
(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.
(919) 645-6731 | jpethel@hbbc.org
Jeff Pethel joined Hayes Barton Baptist Church as the Associate Pastor for Pastoral Care in 2024. He finds deep fulfillment in sharing in both the joyous and challenging moments of people’s lives. Jeff earned his undergraduate degree from UNC-Greenboro and holds a Master of Divinity from Gardner-Webb University’s Divinity School.
A native of Kannapolis, NC, Jeff is married to Debbie, a retired math teacher. They have two married daughters. In his free time, Jeff enjoys beach outings with his family, reading, and watching movies.
919-645-6727 | cjustice@hbbc.org
Originally from Shelby, NC, Christian attended Campbell University to obtain a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry along with a Master of Divinity. Christian has served on several church staffs across North Carolina, most recently as Associate Pastor at Neill’s Creek Baptist in Angier, NC. In 2024, Christian joined Hayes Barton as Minister of Youth.
Christian is passionate about helping others find purpose and identity through the gospel of Christ. He strives to build a ministry that invites young people to belong for who they are, as well as one that challenges them to grow into the people God calls them to become. When he isn’t at Hayes Barton, you might find Christian at a local coffee shop, on a run, or walking his dogs with his fiancé, Alexis.
(919) 645-6723 | lmoxley@hbbc.org
Lisa Moxley, an Arkansas native, has served at Hayes Barton since 2018. Lisa graduated from Ouachita Baptist University with degrees in Music Education and Church Music and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary with a Master of Church Music degree. She has served in various music ministry positions in Arkansas, Kentucky, Virginia, and North Carolina. Lisa also has more than 30 years of experience as a piano instructor in private studio, music school, and university settings. Prior to moving to North Carolina, she was an instructor at Bluefield University as an Adjunct Instructor, Choral Conductor, and staff accompanist.
Lisa has two daughters: Anna Moxley, who is a ministerial staff member at Derbyshire Baptist Church in Richmond, Virginia, and Sarah Grace Moxley-White, who is on staff at Cape Fear Community College in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Anna Parish, originally from Auburn, Alabama, recently moved to Raleigh and started as the Ministerial Intern at Hayes Barton. She graduated from Troy University in Troy, Alabama, with a degree in Applied Health Sciences (Magna Cum Laude) and is attending Campbell University Divinity School.
She is passionate about guiding and walking alongside people of all ages as they explore their callings, and she enjoys cheering them on as they use those unique callings to spread God’s love. When she’s not at church or studying, she enjoys journaling, hiking, and trying new coffee shops.
Hailing from Clinton, NC, Jackson completed his undergraduate degree at UNC-Chapel Hill majoring in Sociology and minoring in Music and Chemistry as well as a Master of Physiology degree from NC State University. He will be starting medical school at Campbell University’s Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine in the Fall of 2025. Before joining HBBC’s staff in September 2017, Jackson served as the organist for First Baptist Church in Clinton, NC from 2014-2017. Jackson has studied music intensively, taking private piano lessons under the direction of Mrs. Jean Hatch and organ lessons under the direction of Mrs. Jean Hatch and Dr. Susan Moeser at UNC-Chapel Hill.
When Jackson is not practicing music or studying, he enjoys playing golf, cheering on the Tar Heels, and traveling at the beach or skiing in the Rocky Mountains. Jackson enjoys the opportunity to serve alongside the ministry team and provide both the physical and broadcast congregations with refreshing and familiar service music that enhances worship each week.
(919) 645-6721 | msawyer@hbbc.org
(919) 645-6757 | dkeel@hbbc.org
(919) 833-7125 | bkittler@hbbc.org
(919) 833-4617 | lfitchett@hbbc.org
(919) 645-6733 | cmurray@hbbc.org
(919) 645-6738 | gmoragne@hbbc.org
(919) 645-6724 | rthomas@hbbc.org
(919) 645-6729 | celler@hbbc.org
Jessica Brown
(919) 645-6742 | sharris@hbbc.org
(919) 645-6730 | gferguson@hbbc.org
H’trangh Ksor
Justin Brown
Eunice Cooper