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Mack has served as Senior Pastor of Hudson First since October 2010. He and his wife, Lori, have 3 grown children and 6 grandchildren.
Mack and Lori are both passionate about teaching God's Word, expanding His kingdom, and leading others into relationships with Jesus Christ.
Both are Tar Heel fans and graduates of UNC-Chapel Hill - Mack from the School of Pharmacy and Lori from the School of Education.
After God's calling into ministry and a career change, Mack earned his master's degree from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary in Lynchburg, VA.
When they're not at Hudson First, Mack enjoys duck and turkey hunting, and Lori loves creative sewing and clothing design. Best of all, they love spending time with their growing family.
Paul has been in the ministry for over 40 years and has served at Hudson First as Miniter of Music and Senior Adults since 2000.
After receiving his master’s degree from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Paul has served as Youth and Children’s Pastor as well as with Music and Senior Adults.
Paul and his wife, Joan, have two grown children. Paul enjoys gardening and spending with family and friends. You will often find Paul and Joan riding on the Blue Ridge Parkway and walking around Blowing Rock as well as listening to music.
Ben was raised in Dudley Shoals, North Carolina. He was given a burden for young people about a decade ago and has been blessed to be the Student Ministries Director at Hudson First. Ben is indebted to the discipleship of godly men the Lord placed in his life. He is a self-taught student of Scripture, theology, and apologetics.
Ben's simple pleasures include reading and spending time with his family. He has been teaching in Christian ministry for over a decade, leading evangelism teams, sharing the gospel, and serving the Lord in different ministries for years.
Paula has served as the Children’s and Family Ministry Outreach Coordnatior at Hudson First since 2019. She has a charismatic personality along with a passionate calling to share the love of Jesus to not only children but everyone in her community. She has worked and served in many other ministries such as Bethel Colony Women’s Campus, Caldwell County Women’s Shelter, Drug Free Caldwell and serves as a mentor with Caldwell County Schools.
Paula is a proud mother of two wonderful children, Gracy and Sawyer. In her free time she likes to spend time with her family, fish, hike, watch sports, and play tennis. Paula feels called to share the good news of Jesus by loving people and building relationships on a biblical bridge of truth so they can see there’s freedom in knowing the God she serves.
Ashley has served as Worship Leader at Hudson First since April 2019. Ashley began leading worship in 2006 and has served many churches in our community as well as the NCBSC.
Ashley and her husband, Lonnie, have one son and they love serving their Hudson First family and the community.
Paula resides in the Oak Hill community with her husband, Jerry, of 34 years. They are proud parents of two adult children, Jaron and Ariel. Employment experience includes over 30 years experience in Office Administration including human resources, office management with an emphasis in financial administration/church finances.
Paula enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. To Paula, working at Hudson First and serving the Lord every day is an honor and a blessing!
Jeni graduated from Winthrop University in December 1999 with a BA in Dance and Theatre. She moved to Chicago to audition for a couple of contemporary dance companies, but quickly realized that her non-competitive nature was not suited for the professional dance world. Soon after she watched a video of Ballet Magnificat, a touring Christian Ballet Company, she felt the Lord telling her that she needed to give her gift of dance to Him and only dance for His glory. She started a Dance Ministry with her Mom called Sufficient Grace, and as the Lord led them, began sharing Worship Dance and their Testimonies to churches all over North Carolina.
Jeni has worked in Administrative positions since 2000. Everything from World Vision to a STEAM school in Gastonia, NC. The Lord brought her to Hudson First in October 2022 and she absolutely loves her role as the part-time Receptionist. To Jeni, it is a joy to serve the members of Hudson First, and the community of Hudson, NC. Jeni is married to a loving, Godly man and together they have five beautiful children.
Morgan graduated from Western Carolina University with a bachelors degree in Recreational Therapy in 2016, was married the same year to her wonderful husband, Hunter. Together they have a daughter, Mae, who is their pride and joy.
God unexpectedly led Morgan to work at their church, Hudson First, in 2017 and she has enjoyed it tremendously; having had the pleasure of serving Hudson First in multiple different administrative roles. She is now part time as the church's Media & Engagement Manager, working remotely from home while being a stay-at-home mom.
Morgan enjoys spending time with family and friends, backpacking, baking bread, gardening, and reading. She is eternally grateful to God for his goodness and mercy towards her and she thanks Him for the opportunity to serve His church.
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