Rev. John S. Hamm has enjoyed the privilege of serving as Director of Missions since 2007. He grew up in a christian home in Marion, VA and trusted Christ as his Savior at the age of 7. John is a graduate of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.  Over a 27 year period, he served as pastor of three Southern Baptist congregations in VA and NC. He strongly believes in the effectiveness of cooperative ministry. His wife Susan, a native Bristol, VA, is a faithful partner in ministry. She was also a kindergarten teacher and church musician for 35 years.

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He also served as an adjunct instructor at the Carolina College of Biblical Studies in Fayetteville, NC from 2002-2007 where he taught Pastoral Ministry and Church Leadership.  He has served on the Baptist State Convention of NC Board of Directors.

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John's ministry strengths are in the areas of Church Health and Church Revitalization.  He has a passion for helping churches to be Kingdom-minded by developing an outward ministry focus that impacts the local community and the world.  He assists pastors and congregations through consulting, training, mentoring, and counseling.   

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