Hayden began serving Idlewild Baptist Church as Pastor to Youth and Families in October 2021. He comes to IBC from First Baptist Church in Uptown Charlotte where he worked with Youth, College, and Young Adult ministries.
I was born and raised in New England and fueled by annual blizzards, Dunkin Donuts Coffee and Tom Brady super bowls. I graduated from Western Carolina University with a degree in Public Health and a minor in Religious Studies in 2014. It was there I met my wife, Allison while we were writing for the sports section of the…
Annie Beth is an Eastern North Carolina native but has lived in the Charlotte area ever since she moved here for college. She is a graduate of Queens University of Charlotte with a degree in Music Therapy and Psychology. Annie Beth and her husband, Brad, live in the Indian Trail area with their 2 teens…
Brad Donahue has lived in Union County his entire life. (Except for during college.) He is a graduate of NC State University with a degree in Horticulture. Brad and his wife, Annie Beth, live in the Indian Trail area with their 2 teens and 2 young adult kids. Brad and Annie Beth serve at Idlewild…
As a guy, I’ll typically introduce myself as an engineer, husband, and father, likely in that order. I’m not a pastor, and really wouldn’t carry that title, but do understand the pastoral responsibility that comes with the role of Worship Leader, or Lead Worshiper as I might prefer. I grew up in a Christian family…
First and foremost, I’m a Jesus follower, and a self-proclaimed “Chaos Coordinator” for my family. I have a passion for creating and love using that creativity for the glory of God and to further His Kingdom. A few things you should know about me: my favorite color is every color, coffee is basically my life force…