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STAFF
Rhett Carson
Pastor
Rhett claims both Gastonia, NC and Due West, SC as his hometowns. He grew up as the son of an ARP pastor and seminary professor. He received degrees from Erskine College and Reformed Theological Seminary - Orlando. Rhett spent 8 years in youth ministry before transitioning to the role of senior pastor. He currently serves as the pastor or Pinecrest ARP Church in Flat Rock, NC just down the road from Bonclarken. Rhett married his college sweetheart Kathy and together they have 5 children: Eben, EJ, Marie, JohnE, and Katie Jo. His favorite hobbies include board games, telling dad jokes, eating BBQ, and soccer.
Mike Hicks
Youth Ministry Coordinator
Mike has served with our youth ministries at Pinecrest since February 2014. He grew up in Pinckney, Michigan where he learned about the Lords love. His grandparents were members of Pinecrest and he would visit this church as a young man. Mike moved to Flat Rock after getting out of the Marines in 2014. He has an Associates degree in Criminal Justice. Mike enjoys studying Gods word, riding his motorcycle and running with his dog Esther.
Kathy Carson
Technology Specialist
Kathy has served in technology at Pinecrest since 2020. Since her dad was an Air Force computer technician, she moved frequently growing up but calls Sumter, SC her hometown. In 2002, Kathy graduated from Erkine College with a degree in Elementary Education, married Rhett Carson, and taught Kindergarten while Rhett went to seminary. In 2005, they started their family and now have 5 children: Eben, Emily Jane, Marie, JohnE, and Katie Jo. Kathy enjoys sunsets, listening to hymns, creating digital art, organizing, eating chocolate, and crafting of all kinds.
Judy Roberts Fredrick
Pianist
Judy has served as pianist and choir director at Pinecrest Church since moving to Hendersonville in 2011. Judy loves music. Prior to coming to North Carolina she served as organist/choir director for seven years at the First United Methodist Church in Middletown, CT. She also taught middle and high school English in Newington, CT.
