Meet our leadership
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Paul Saleeby | Pastor
Paul has been the pastor of BHPC since 1996. He has been in ordained ministry since 1991. His wife of 35 years, Lauri, is a pharmacist at the Union County Health Department. He and Lauri have two children and four grandchildren. Paul loves Jesus, his family, his church family, and all things Florida Gators.
"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold the new has come." II Corinthians 5:17Carol Pettigrew | Administrator
Carol began as the Church Administrator with BHPC in April 1994. She is married with two daughters, ages 32 and 28. Carol is a native Carolinian, from Matthews, where she grew up loving and enjoying the outdoors and animals with an everyday close connection of family including grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins, all together on Williams Road. Carol strives to serve God with a Christ-like servant heart and to project a sincere welcoming attitude to all she is in contact with.
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things." Philippians 4:6-8Melanie Neal | Youth Director
Melanie started at BHPC in 2014 and has been working with children and teenagers in ministry for many years. She is crazy about her husband Rick, obsessed with Disney, and enjoys reading a good book while snuggled up with her fur babies. Melanie is passionate about helping teens and children learn how to live in the gospel each day.
"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; or discouraged, for the Lord thy God is with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9Lindsay Duncan | Children's Ministry Director
Lindsay and her family began attending BHPC in the spring of 2020 and she has been serving as the Children’s Ministry Lead since January of 2023. She enjoys listening to audiobooks, crafting, laughing with her husband Jimmy and hearing stories from her teenage twins. Lindsay is passionate about knowing and loving God. She hopes to encourage children in their faith by sharing with them who God is.
"I will remember the deeds of the LORD; yes, I will remember your wonders of old. I will ponder all your works, and meditate on your mighty deeds." Psalm 77:11-12Adam Speer | Ministry Assistant
Adam started on staff in 2016, but he is a lifelong member of BHPC. He's been a part of BHPC's Contemporary Music Ministry for over 14 years now. Adam assists with various ministry tasks and also manages many of the technology aspects. He and his wife LexAnne met at BHPC and are raising their three children here. Adam is passionate about connecting people to Jesus though worship. He holds a degree in Worship Studies.
"Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, for our God is a consuming fire." Hebrews 12:28-29