Dr. Gordon A. Wright, Jr.-Senior Minister     gwright@masonborobaptist.org

       Gordon is a native of Charlottesville, VA.  After receiving a B.A. from Carson-Newman  College (TN.) and an M. Div. from Southeastern Seminary, he came to Masonboro in 1984. In May of 2001 he earned a D. Min. in Marriage and Family from Eastern Seminary (PA).  He is married to Judi and they have one daughter, Chloe’.  Gordon enjoys tennis, running and bicycling.

Rev. Larry Knowles - Associate Minister     lknowles@masonborobaptist.org

       Larry grew up in Brunswick County.  He is a graduate from Wilmington College and NC State University.  While at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville (KY), Larry met and married Mary Kate, a volunteer missionary nurse from Houston, Texas.  They have 3 children and 7 grandchildren.  Throughout their lives they have been involved in churches and for almost 25 years served as leaders.  In recent years Larry has worked as an electrician, owner-operator of tractor-trailers and other ventures.  But Larry has always found knowing and working with people to be the most exciting and enjoyable venue in life.

Brenda Penny - Minister of Youth bpenny@masonborobaptist.org

       Brenda was born and raised in Raleigh. She and her family moved to Wilmington in 1993. She is married to Darrell and they have two children, Andrew and Kelly. Their family has been attending Masonboro since 1993. Brenda has been an active part of our youth group since 1997. Her hobbies include shopping, fishing, boating and spending time with her family and the youth.

Betty Clark-Director of Noah’s Ark Child Care Center  noahsark@masonborobaptist.org

        Betty was born and raised in Wilmington.  She has been the  director of Noah’s Ark since 1995.  She holds the North Carolina Child Care  Administration Credential and is currently enrolled in the Early Childhood Degree program.  She is married to Larry and has two sons, Matthew and Brian.  She  enjoys her family and her work as an advocate for children.

Rev. Brenda Flowers - Minister of Music and Children   bflowers@masonborobaptist.org

     Brenda grew up in Columbus County. She earned a Bachlors Degree in Music Education from East Carolina University.  Brenda has taught music in the public school system and served in church leadership for many years.  She has a M.Div degree from Campbell University Divinity School.  Brenda is married to Jeff, and they have one daughter, Allison.  Her hobbies include music, reading, and fitness.

Beth Hollis- Secretary   office@masonborobaptist.org

          Beth was born in Wilmington but raised in Columbia, SC.  She returned to Wilmington with her family and joined Masonboro in September 1982.  She has been one of our Secretaries since 1995.  Before that she served as the Director of Noah’s Ark from 1993-1995.  She is married to Rob and they have two children, Joseph and Jill.  She enjoys reading, kayaking and biking.

Kathy Heath–Financial Secretary office@masonborobaptist.org

         Kathy is a native of California.  She is our secretary in charge of finances. She has four children, and three grandchildren. Kathy’s hobbies include drawing, crafting, reading, gardening,  music, and fitness.

Lillian Hurst - Organist

     Lillian is a native Wilmingtonian.  She is married to Bill Hurst and has two grown children, Jim and Susan.  She also has two grandchildren.  Lillian studied organ at UNCW and with private teachers.  She was a former pianist and substitue organist at Temple Baptist Church.  She joined Masonboro Baptist Church in September of 1995.  She enjoys serving in the music ministry, spending time with family and friends, her pets, and traveling.

Beth Moore - Pianist

     Music has always been the core of Beth's family’s life.  Following her grandparents and parents, she grew up and played the piano in Cedar Falls Baptist Church in Fayetteville, NC where she was born and where her love of music began.   In addition to Cedar Falls, she has been the church pianist for First Baptist Church in Morehead City, NC and after joining Masonboro Baptist Church in 1993, began playing for Masonboro since 2003.  She has two children; Amanda and Ryan and is married to Jimmy.  Her enjoyment comes not only from playing music, but singing, bell ringing and spending time with her family.