Dr. Jason Hughes

Pastor Jason, his wife Amanda, son Isaiah and daughter Madelyn live in Charlotte, NC. Jason received his Ph.D. in Applied Theology, Master of Theology, and Master of Divinity degrees from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Religion from Liberty University. Pastor Jason is also a Chaplain and Major in the United States Air Force Reserve. Serving God, his family, the Church, and our country are true priorities for him.

One of Pastor Jason’s greatest passions in ministry is preaching and teaching the Bible. When he delivers God’s Word to the congregation each Sunday morning, his utmost priority is to deliver biblical preaching that is true to the text. He is a truly gifted speaker and desires to glorify God through this great privilege. Pastor Jason is also a very gifted and skilled counselor. Pastor Jason also teaches regular Bible studies throughout the church calendar.

Amanda is also a dedicated follower of Christ. Amanda earned an Associate’s degree in Business Administration from Nyack College in Nyack, NY. She loves the Lord and her first ministry is serving her family through the love of a Christian home. As a late-diagnosed autistic person, her calling within the church has grown into a role of advocacy and community-building. She is a writer of The Neurodivergent Christian: A Guide to Life, a nonfiction Christian reflective book. She serves as a neurodiversity ministry director on a growing adult ministry team at Idlewild. Amanda is also a homeschooling mom of two, a published children’s book author and illustrator, and a professional fine artist.

Pastor Jason and Amanda are passionate about their relationship with Jesus and desire to get God’s message of salvation to the community. Jason enjoys spending time with his family, working with his hands through carpentry and gardening. Amanda enjoys working, her pets, and painting!