Pastor Nathan is a native of Zebulon, North Carolina, and has devoted more than three decades to pastoral ministry. He attended Wake Forest University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and a Master of Arts in Religion, and later earned his Master of Divinity from Southeastern Seminary.

Nathan began serving in pastoral ministry in January 1992 at Unity Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, where he served for ten years. In 2002, he was called to serve as Pastor of Peace Haven Baptist Church and has continued to faithfully serve the Peace Haven congregation and the greater Winston-Salem community ever since.

 

Nathan and his wife, Lisa, are grateful to be part of the Peace Haven family and the life of the community they call home.

 

At the heart of Nathan's ministry is a belief that the local church is called to be a visible expression of the life, love, and work of Jesus Christ in the world. He believes the church's primary mission is making disciples, people who seek to follow Jesus and share His passion and priorities for the Kingdom of God.
As Nathan often reminds us, Christian commitment is personal, but it is not private. Faith is meant to be lived out together through worship, discipleship, service, relationships, and engagement with the world around us.
Whether you have been part of a church your entire life, are returning after some time away, or are simply exploring questions of faith, Nathan and Lisa invite you to experience the community of Peace Haven Baptist Church for yourself.
You are welcome here. Come and see!

Jon came to Peace Haven Baptist Church in February 2018 and quickly became involved in the life of the congregation through Sunday School, choir, and other areas of ministry. In March 2019, he joined the church's ministry staff with a particular focus on outreach and evangelism. Today, his ministry centers on helping Peace Haven build meaningful connections with our neighbors, strengthen our presence in the community, and create opportunities for the congregation to put faith into action through service and outreach.
Outside of his ministry at Peace Haven, Jon serves as Community Outreach Specialist for Members Credit Union, where his work focuses on community engagement, financial education, and building relationships with organizations throughout the communities the credit union serves.
Jon and his husband, Loren, were married in 2022, and both are active members of the Peace Haven family.
At the heart of Jon's ministry is a belief that the church is called to move beyond its walls and be an active presence in the community. For Jon, outreach is about more than inviting people to church. It is about going where people are, building genuine relationships, serving our neighbors, and demonstrating the love of Christ in practical and meaningful ways.
He believes that everyone has gifts that can be used in service to others and that some of the church's most meaningful ministry happens when we simply show up, listen, serve, and love our neighbors well.
At Peace Haven, Jon's hope is to help create opportunities for people to connect with God, with one another, and with the community around us as together we seek to be the presence of Christ beyond the walls of the church.

A gifted singer and musician, Brent has spent much of his life involved in music and has built an extensive career in the field. He is also the founder and owner of Sound Audio Management, which he established in 2006.
As Minister of Music, Brent provides leadership for the music ministry of Peace Haven and helps create meaningful opportunities for the congregation to worship through music. His experience, musical gifts, and enthusiasm help bring together voices and talents from throughout the congregation as we worship God together.
Brent believes music has a unique ability to bring people together, communicate the message of faith, and help create moments in worship that speak to both the heart and the spirit. Through his ministry, he seeks to encourage others to use their gifts and to make music an important part of the worship and community life of Peace Haven.
Whether through a familiar hymn, a choir anthem, or a special musical offering, Brent helps lead our congregation in lifting our voices together in worship.

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