Phillip McCart

Family Pastor

Pastoral Staff

Family
Married to Anita for 11 years. 3 Children: Savannah Grace (7), Rylee (4), Mac (1)

Education
Hanahan High School (1996) - Hanahan, SC
Charleston Southern University - Charleston, SC
Bachelor of Arts in Youth Ministry

Random Facts
I am a connoisseur of Mountain Dew; the biggest University of Notre Dame football fan in the south; and a die hard Mac fan (both my son and the technology giant). I only drink Jablum coffee and am a bit of a movie quote addict. I'm also a direct descendant of the last King of Ireland.

People Who Have Inspired Me
My amazing wife Anita, my grandparents Troy & Mary McCart, George Washington, Major Dick Winters, The men and wives of Operation Auca, Steven Curtis Chapman, Andy Stanley, Reggie Joiner, Matt Chandler and of course my Savior and Lord, Jesus.

Jamie Brandon

Youth Pastor

Pastoral Staff

Family
Married my wife Natalie in December 2007
Recently bought our first home here in Rock Hill

Education
Charleston Southern University—Bachelor’s degree in Youth Ministry (2004)
Working on a Master of Divinity in Youth Ministry from South Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary (hope to finish this in 2015)

Random Facts
Part of the calling that I feel God has placed on my life is to train people to be equipped in youth ministry. I would like to be a professor of youth ministry at a university. I love the idea of training church leaders who will in turn train leaders in their churches to encourage youth to grow closer to God. I often dream about being in school or teaching, which only fuels my desire.
I grew up in York, about 30 minutes from Rock Hill. One of my roommates in college introduced me to North Rock Hill Church. Shortly after graduating from CSU, I began working for the church as the primary youth pastor.
In our spare time, Natalie and I enjoy our collection of fish, reptiles, and amphibians. I also have fun playing bass guitar.
My wife is crazy about Clemson football. She has been successful at making a fan out of me (not hard when you consider how great Clemson is). We love board games (especially Ticket to Ride). We both love having people over to our house.

People Who Have Influenced Me
Jesus (is it right to say someone has "influenced me" when they have totally turned my world upside down?), Andy Stanley, Reggie Joiner, The ReThink Group, Francis Chan (I do not have a man crush on him!), my wife Natalie, my youth pastor Skip, Dr. Keith Sharp from Charleston Southern, my good friends Roger and Steve, everyone who works with our youth (we have a phenomenal team!).

Angela Genica

SafariLand Director

Family
I have been married to Steve for 7 wonderful years. We have two beautiful children, Mikayla (3) and our newest addition Mason.

Random Facts
I love New England and lived there most of my life where I met my husband at college. We moved here 3 years ago and definetly do not miss the winters. Any chance I get I like to be outside whether camping, hiking, biking, walking or relaxing.

People Who Have Influenced Me
My parents, my best friend JoAnna, my journey group and of course my loving hubby!

Wendy Herndon

KidsCamp Director

Tyler Gordon

Media Director

Media Team

Family
Married to Ashley Gordon
One child: Aideen

Random Facts
I'm an old soul. If I could start a company today, it would be called "Low Tech Solutions." I am facinated by how things were done before technology, and so I enjoy trying them. I love vermicompost, home made yougurt, ferrocement, and CSS3/HTML5. If I had a rope and climbing harness, you would find me in my backyard swinging in my oak trees. Oh, and smart phones are overrated. My dumb phone makes a great alarm clock.

People who have inspired me
Do you want the long list, or the interesting one? Talking with a missionary at a local mission sending office, I was inspired to try to make root beer. It turned out well when the bottles didn't explode. My favorite book of the Bible is James, so him. But truly, I'm inspired every day when I check out the new ideas in my feed reader.

Joshua Hieber

Video Technician

Media Team

Family
Single, I have two brothers and one sister and a great Mom

Education
York technical college - (2007-2009) ~ Rock Hill, SC
& Digital design certificate
Home schooled ~ (2007)

Random Facts
I started volunteering at NRHC in 2008 doing video work, which led to an internship in 2009. 2010 I was brought on staff.

In my spare time I enjoy making short films with my friends and Family. I am a big movie fan, I love football and I enjoy music (toby Mac). But Most of all I love, and want to serve the Lord!

Troy Reeves

Worship Director

Media Team

Random Facts
My family and I have been going to North Rock Hill a little over two years. I am originally from…well all over. I was born in Iowa, lived in California for 7 years, moved to Anderson SC (this is when my undying love for Clemson originated) moved to Columbia SC (this is where my undying distaste for USC came from) and finally stopped here in lovely Rock Hill SC. Ever since I can remember I have always been interested in music. Who isn’t? I was in a band with the great Jason Herring for about 5 years. I have two wonderful women in my life, my beautiful wife Meghann, and my precious little daughter Ansley.

Things that Inspire me
Watching people praise God with all that they have, no inhibitions, no care of their surroundings. Just an all out worship to their Father and Savior.

People who have inspired me
Tracy Turner. This guy truly showed me what it means to worship. Steve Reeves. The greatest dad, next to Jesus of course, that anyone could ever have. Marti Reeves. The greatest mother anyone could ever have. Matt Rogers. This man has shown me what it really means to trust whole heartedly in the plans that Christ has for you. My wife Meghann. She has taught me so much on how to be more humble, self sacrificing and loving towards other people. My daughter Ansley. There is too much to list.

Go TIGERS!!!!

Neal McGlohon

Mission Pastor

Pastoral Staff

Family
Married to Joy (and she is her name) 27 Years.
2 Children: PJ (23) and Brandon (17)

Education
Cedar Shoals HS – Athens, GA
University Of Georgia –Athens, GA
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary - Fort Worth, TX

Who is this guy and What does he do?
I planted a church in New Jersey and we had a blast for nine years! We moved to Charlotte in 1996 to start a church planting network – working with seven new churches that now have over 5,500 in attendance – another great time! I recently helped to found The Cypress Project; which is a coaching process that encourages the development of missional networks aimed at reaching and transforming communities. About 60 church planters have trekked through The Cypress Project in the past two years in four US cities; Calgary, CA; and Honduras. I am grateful to now serve at NRHC while leading The Cypress Project – grateful for the vision NRHC has to invest in other leaders for the good of the Kingdom! Let’s change our city.

Random Facts
The UGA Bulldawgs are the greatest. College football is the most incredible sport in the history of man – much better than sissy Tar Heel Bball. I was actually a cowboy studying pre-vet medicine at UGA back in the day.

People Who Have Inspired Me
My wife is always an inspiration and tolerates my love for football. My kids always teach me something and make me proud. Wayne Cordeiro and Francis Chan are incredible.

Ryan Allred

Executive Pastor

Pastoral Staff

I am a transplanted yankee from Florida that chased his life goal of becoming an engineer to Clemson University. I ended up spending way more than 4 years there, but I came away from the deal with a couple of engineering degrees, my beautiful bride Merri Anna, and a nagging sense that God wanted me to do something other than engineering!

This journey ultimately led us to Dallas, TX to attend Dallas Theological Seminary. We ended up spending 9 years in the Dallas area where we had our son Alex and daughter Emily. In 2007 God led us back to the Carolinas to North Rock Hill where I serve as the resident organization and details freak. Hang around me enough and you'll learn I have a love for boats, water skiing, my Clemson Tigers, my Lord, and sharing all of these things with my friends & family.

Dino Senesi

Journey Group Pastor

Pastoral Staff

Family
Married to Yvette Senesi for 27 years.
3 Children: Krista Mikusek (23), Anna (13), and Abby (11)
2 Grandchildren: Owen (4), Brock (1)
One Son-in-Law: David Mikusek

Education
Hampton High School (1977) – Hampton, TN
Milligan College (1982) – Johnson City, TN
Bachelor of Arts in Bible and History
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (1984)
Master of Divinity
Doctor of Ministry (1998)

Random Facts
I love big cities. I lived in New Orleans (16 ½ years) and Cincinnati (4 years). I was born in New Jersey and raised in East Tennessee. My parents owned an Italian Restaurant in East Tennessee. I played college baseball for four years at Milligan College. I was hit in the head with a 95 mile an hour fast ball my junior year, so please be patient with me. I still have a headache. I enjoy college and pro sports. To minimize unnecessary trash talk my team choices are kept private. Makes you wonder how many of my teams have won anything significant lately, doesn’t it? Coffee is my adventure drink of choice.

People Who Have Inspired Me
Jesus is more than a model and inspiration. Many fall in that category. Jesus is my Savior and Boss. My dad (Dino Sr.) set a dad bar that frustrates me, I have yet to be as good as Him. Bob Logan, Reggie McNeal, Ed Stetzer, Neal McGlohon, Eric Geiger, Glenn Smith (You probably only know one of these). James Porter, James Orr, Robert Emory, Ron Renner, Ray Jones, Bill Howard, Terry Fields, Ron Herrod, Rick Williams, any church planter I have ever met (unsung heroes you will never hear of again or meet). Many should have been here, space does not permit. God has always placed me in rock star environments around His very best. All the above of my mentioned family first and foremost, Yvette, are deeply loved and admired by me. I am so very blessed.

Carl Morton

Care Pastor

Pastoral Staff

Family
Married Mona July 1986
5 Children: Justin 22, Kendra 20, Karissa 18, Jade 12, Isaiah 7

Education
1978: Churchville-Chili HS, Churchville, NY
1982: BA Psychology, Roberts Wesleyan College
1988: MDiv., Asbury Theological Seminary

Random Facts
Growing up on a dairy farm has shaped my life more than I ever realized. My relationship with my family defines success more than anything else. Water skiing is a long-running passion. Road cycling helps keep me in shape. I'd rather play sports than watch them. Starbucks French Roast is my preferred grind. If you give me a choice for lunch it will be at Jersey Shore and I'll order #13. Pizza is great body fuel. Casting Crowns are my favorite modern-day prophets.

People Who Have Inspired Me
Jack Bates, Phil Ogden, David George, Ray McGinnis & Dick Snyder have all shown me how to walk with Jesus. Ray is simply the best pastor I know. John Maxwell, Rick Warren, John Stott, John Ortberg and John Wesley have all tutored me from afar through the pages of their writings. My wife and my children have taught me about the wonder and grace of God more than anyone else. The church is a crazy, wonderful body of people, who continue to inspire me in the transforming power of Jesus..

Bonna Shook

Office Administrator

Support Staff

I moved to Rock Hill at the age of 10; so I guess you could say I’m a hometown girl. I received a BA in education from Furman University and promptly moved to the beach, the dream of most twenty-year olds. I taught school for several years and then took a position as the administrator of my church in Pawleys Island. In 2003 I moved back to Rock Hill to open a small business with my family. I started working for NRHC in November of 2010 as the bookkeeper.

In my free time you can usually find me cooking in the kitchen, walking the dog, scrapbooking at my craft table, knitting in a comfy chair, or hanging out with my family.