Pastor Hale assumed his pastoral duties here on April 1, 2001.  He and his wife Melanie moved here from Lynchburg, VA where he received his MAR and MDIV from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.  Pastor Hale grew up in Park HIlls, MO and has over 25 years pastoral experience. Melanie grew up in SC and served as Administrative Assistant to the Campus Pastor at Liberty University during their time in Lynchburg.