The ministerial staff at Hayes Barton Baptist Church is a group of people who serve the Lord Jesus Christ in shared commitment for spreading the Gospel. With varying gifts and talents, they work as partners with the church for the common goal of serving Christ in the community and world. Each staff member has a unique story that underlies his or her call to Hayes Barton.
We invite you to enjoy getting to know each staff member a little better by reading a short bio on each person below.
Dr. David J. Hailey, Pastor
David J. Hailey has been pastor of Hayes Barton Baptist Church since 1996. He and his wife, Susan, are the parents of three children—Bethany, David John, and Susanna. Needless to say, there’s rarely a quiet moment in the Hailey home. A native Midwesterner, Dave traveled a circuitous route to Raleigh , North Carolina read more
Reverend Tom Bodkin , Associate Pastor
Rev. Tom Bodkin is a native of Raleigh, NC, and grew up in Greenville, NC. He has served churches in North Carolina, Georgia, and Alabama. He came to Hayes Barton as Associate Pastor in October of 1999 read more
Reverend Julia Ledford , Associate Pastor
Rev. Julia Ledford’s passion is for discipleship development—helping persons grow in a true relationship with Christ. She enjoys working with the church to provide new programs and opportunities for spiritual and personal growth for people of all ages read more
Reverend Kristen Muse, Minister with Children
Mrs. Kristen Muse came to Hayes Barton Baptist Church in February of 2003 after serving in Greensboro. Kristen received her Bachelor of Science degree from UNC-Greensboro in Elementary Education in 1998. After teaching for one year, she pursued her dream and earned a Master of Divinity from Campbell University in 2003 read more
Reverend Dan Ridley, Minister of Music
For the past 11 years Dan has served as Team Leader for the Music and Worship Team of the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina. Prior to coming to the Convention, Dan served as Minister of Music for First Baptist Church, Jefferson City, Missouri, Swope Park Baptist Church, Kansas City, Missouri, and First Baptist Church read more
Mr. David With, Minister with Students
Originally from Virginia, David is now proud to call North Carolina his home of 17 years; he claims the BBQ is better here anyway. Before arriving at Hayes Barton, David served churches in Kinston, NC and in Churchland, NC. He graduated from high school in Kinston, NC (Arendell Parrott Academy); college in Buies Creek, NC (Campbell University, Religion and Philosophy); and, divinity school in Winston-Salem, NC (Wake Forest University). David has read more
The ministerial staff at Hayes Barton Baptist Church is a group of people who serve the Lord Jesus Christ in shared commitment for spreading the Gospel. With varying gifts and talents, they work as partners with the church for the common goal of serving Christ in the community and world. Each staff member has a unique story that underlies his or her call to Hayes Barton.
We invite you to enjoy getting to know each staff member a little better by reading a short bio on each person below.
Dr. David J. Hailey, Pastor
David J. Hailey has been pastor of Hayes Barton Baptist Church since 1996. He and his wife, Susan, are the parents of three children—Bethany, David John, and Susanna. Needless to say, there’s rarely a quiet moment in the Hailey home. A native Midwesterner, Dave traveled a circuitous route to Raleigh , North Carolina read more
Reverend Tom Bodkin , Associate Pastor
Rev. Tom Bodkin is a native of Raleigh, NC, and grew up in Greenville, NC. He has served churches in North Carolina, Georgia, and Alabama. He came to Hayes Barton as Associate Pastor in October of 1999 read more
Reverend Julia Ledford , Associate Pastor
Rev. Julia Ledford’s passion is for discipleship development—helping persons grow in a true relationship with Christ. She enjoys working with the church to provide new programs and opportunities for spiritual and personal growth for people of all ages read more
Reverend Kristen Muse, Minister with Children
Mrs. Kristen Muse came to Hayes Barton Baptist Church in February of 2003 after serving in Greensboro. Kristen received her Bachelor of Science degree from UNC-Greensboro in Elementary Education in 1998. After teaching for one year, she pursued her dream and earned a Master of Divinity from Campbell University in 2003 read more
Reverend Dan Ridley, Minister of Music
For the past 11 years Dan has served as Team Leader for the Music and Worship Team of the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina. Prior to coming to the Convention, Dan served as Minister of Music for First Baptist Church, Jefferson City, Missouri, Swope Park Baptist Church, Kansas City, Missouri, and First Baptist Church read more
Mr. David With, Minister with Students
Originally from Virginia, David is now proud to call North Carolina his home of 17 years; he claims the BBQ is better here anyway. Before arriving at Hayes Barton, David served churches in Kinston, NC and in Churchland, NC. He graduated from high school in Kinston, NC (Arendell Parrott Academy); college in Buies Creek, NC (Campbell University, Religion and Philosophy); and, divinity school in Winston-Salem, NC (Wake Forest University). David has read more