Jeff is our Lead Pastor and also serves as a presiding elder in the Goldsboro District of the Global Methodist Church. As a veteran church planter and Conference congregational developer, he brings an evangelistic and creative emphasis to the ministry of Saulston Church. You will not get bored! As a musician and singer, Jeff is at home in our gospel-loving church. His own spiritual journey has given him an authenticity to relate the Good News of Jesus Christ to real people who would also be trophies of God's grace. He's married to Donna Jo (herself a choral and music educator, and theater performer). They have 5 children altogether, and can be found hiking scenic overlooks on the Appalachian Trail in their off time.
Camille serves a dual role at Saulston Community Church as both Director of Music and Director of Children and Family Ministries. She has been on the Saulston Community Church staff for 21 years. She has also been an elementary school teacher for 30 years and will soon embark on retirement from teaching. She is married to Stephen Frederick and they have seven children, 5 girls and 2 boys. When a few moments of free time come her way, you can find her playing her heart out on the piano. She also enjoys hiking in the North Carolina mountains with her family. Camille most enjoys pouring her God-given creativity, her contagious enthusiasm, and her deep commitment to being a faithful follower of Jesus into all that she does at Saulston Community Church.
Stephen is an invaluable member of the Saulston Community Church team, serving as the Director of Students. With a passion for education and a deep love for Jesus and young people, Stephen brings a wealth of experience to his role. He has worked for 25 years as a sixth grade math teacher. He has been married to his wife, Camille Frederick, for 24 years, and they have seven children ranging from first grade to college. He enjoys camping and loves family trips to the North Carolina mountains. Stephen has a deep commitment to following Jesus every day, a relaxed rapport with students of all ages, and a great sense of humor, and all of these qualities make him a wonderful leader and mentor for our Saulston Students.
Jeannie also serves a dual role at Saulston Community Church as the Finance Secretary and as Administrative Assistant/Church Secretary. She has been on the church staff for 15 years and has been an active church member since 2002. She feels blessed that she can hold these positions in the church where she worships and in the past has taught Sunday School, is still active in VBS, and is a member of the church choir. She and her husband, Coy who is retired, have five (5) children, 12 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren.
Joy serves as the Treasurer at Saulston Community Church, having been on the church staff for 22 years. She also serves as a co-teacher for one of our adult Sunday School classes. Retiring two years ago, Joy spent 42 years as a finance professional with BB&T/Truist Bank. Joy has one daughter and son in law, Dawn and Todd Howe, and one grandson, Ethan Howe. She loves to travel with ex coworkers with whom she has traveled for some 30 years. One of her favorite pastimes is shopping and spending the day with close friends. Joy loves her church, is passionate about being a follower of Jesus, and has a deep passion for Bible studies.