But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace toward me did not prove vain; but I labored even more than all of them, yet not I, but the grace of God with me. (1Cor.15:10) The honor and privilege of my life is to labor by the grace of God for the kingdom and glory of the Lord Jesus Christ. Alongside me in this wonderful calling is my faithful wife Hilary, and our three beautiful children Willow, Tate, and Crew. We are passionate about God’s word, authentic worship, and genuine discipleship. We also love Mexican food, sushi, and adventures with our family. As we approach this next chapter of life and ministry, we confidently anticipate God's blessing because ‘Faithful is He who calls you, who also will do it.’ (1Th.5:24)
Michelle and her family began attending Kerr at the end of 2009 after she was repeatedly invited by their neighbor who was a member of our church. She did not grow up in church and was unsure of what to expect. After the warm welcomes they received, the church members immediately felt like family, and she knew this was a place for her family.
Michelle accepted the Lord's calling on her life to serve as our church's secretary when the position became available in February 2014. She has always enjoyed helping others, and so this felt like the perfect fit for her. At that same time, she also went back to college to get her Associates Degree in Office Administration. She graduated in May of 2017!
After meeting Jesse Long in 2021, they got married on October 30, 2021! He has been faithfully attending our church with her and their family since they began dating.
She enjoys working with our youth group, and preparing the PowerPoint presentations to accompany the Worship Services on Sunday mornings. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and her dogs. She also loves to ride on the back of her dad's Harley!
The verse she tries to apply to her daily life is Colossians 3:23 "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men."
Kerri Fraley has been with Kerr Memorial Baptist Church since May of 2005 as Financial Clerk. Kerri is in the church office on Mondays maintaining the church finances. Kerri and her husband Todd live in Oakboro, NC and have three children, Corey, Taylor and Camden.
Organist & Pianist
Barbara Crisp
Barbara Crisp joined Kerr Memorial Baptist Church in June 1998. Barbara filled in for the church pianist and organist at Kerr Memorial as needed. In March, 2001, Barbara was asked to be the church pianist when there was a vacancy.
Barbara was born and raised in Pennsylvania. She has been active in church music and playing the piano and organ for church services since she was a teenager. She also can play the keyboard, accordion and hand bells. Before moving to North Carolina, Barbara was the Interim Music Director, Organist and Pianist at Salem Baptist Church in Crozier, Virginia.
Barbara has a degree in Health Care Management and serves as the Parish Nurse for Kerr Memorial Baptist Church. While living in Virginia, she became a Certified Biblical Counselor through Christian Counselors Training Center in Richmond. Her focus on counseling was with youth, family crisis and also discipleship training.
Barbara has one married daughter, Christina.
Barbara believes in using her talent for the glory of God.
“Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others.”