On Sunday, February 4, 2024, our church overwhelmingly voted to call Dr. Mike Odom to be our Interim Pastor. God has great things that He wants to do IN us individually, and then THROUGH us as a church body for His Kingdom! Welcome to Pastor Mike and Debbie Odom! We are excited and look forward to the days, ahead!
Denise A. Mathis Minister of Music and Worship
"I will praise the LORD all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live." Psalm 146:2
Denise's experience and education is in both Music and Business. She has dedicated her work in both fields to the glory of the Lord! Denise has served in the Music and Worship Ministry for over 30 years in Georgia, Texas, Missouri, and North Carolina. Denise made her home in Western North Carolina in 1994.She loves encouraging God's people to use the gifts and talents which He has blessed them with to serve the Lord and to serve others. She believes there is no higher calling than to be a servant of God and to love and encourage His children.If you know Denise, you know that she dearly loves her family! She lives in Waynesville with her husband, Alan, and has two grown sons, David, and daughter-in-love Brittany, and Daniel, and daughter-in-love Kristen, whom also serve the Lord in ministry, and three precious grandchildren, Darcy, Liam, and James.
Regina Cable Church Secretary
“Trust in the Lord with all of your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all of your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your path.” Proverbs 3:5-6
Regina has been a member of Hazelwood Baptist Church since 1951 and has been the church secretary for over 30 years. She always has a smile on her face! Her dedication and years of service exemplifies her love not only to Hazelwood, but to the Lord! Regina is a native of Haywood County and lives in Waynesville. She has three grown children, Kevin and Philip Cable and Angela Gryder and seven grandchildren.