• ADAM LOVE - pastor

    Adam Love was born and raised in Charlotte, NC where he grew up as a faithful member of Avondale Presbyterian Church. His path to ministry began in his early teens shortly after delivering (reading) his first message for his home congregation on a youth Sunday.


    Despite the early awareness of his call, he would not answer the call until his mid-30s. As he grew into his calling, with his lovely wife Tracy by his side, he discovered that much of the work of the Church is about building relationships, sharing experiences, and helping others learn and grow while also striving to draw closer to God. 

     

    Over the years, Pastor Adam has worked to encourage his congregations through timely messages, spirited singing, a ministry of presence, and a passion for connecting the church with the community. During the pandemic, Adam and Tracy both learned the importance of connecting with church folks both in-person and through cyberspace.    

     

    In his spare time, Adam enjoys spending time with Tracy, turning wood, watching the Carolina Panthers - regardless of whether they win or lose, and walking their rescue dog, Rodney.

     

  • AMALIE HINSON - MUSIC director

    Amalie is a native of North Carolina. She grew up singing in church and school choirs. She completed the Bachelor of Music Education at Lenoir-Rhyne University, the Master of Music Education at Appalachian State University, and the PhD in Music Education at UNCG. 


    She has directed sacred music programs and taught choral music, handbells, music theory, and voice performance for 25 years, and currently directs choral activities and teaches general music at East Burke Middle School. Amalie resides in Newton. Her son, Ethan lives in Colorado, and her daughter, Edith, lives in Washington DC.


  • Jennifer Hampton - Director of children's and youth minstries

    A Burke county native, Jennifer has lived and worked in Western NC before returning to her hometown. Jennifer is an Ordained Elder in the United Methodist Church and has a paraprofessional license in Non-Profit Business Management, Camp and Retreat Ministries through the GBHEM. Before moving back to Morganton, Jennifer served as the Associate Pastor and Youth Minister for Broad Street UMC (Statesville), Senior Pastor at Sunrise UMC (now New Day, Lewisville), and as the inaugural Director of Camp Tekoa Foothills (Casar). 


    Jennifer has enjoyed launching creative worship services and ministry opportunities like "blessings of the animals", "blessings of the bikes" and Tekoa Missions, where the recreation of summer camp is blended with service/outreach opportunities and power tools of quintessential youth mission trips. 


    She has a deep passion for supporting and sustaining strong communities and families. During the work week, Jennifer also serves as the Resource Development Director for the Burke County United Way. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Education from UNC-Chapel Hill and a Masters of Divinity from Duke University. Jennifer is the daughter of Joe and Joan (Clark) Bingham, both of Burke County. 


    Historically, Jennifer was an avid reader and an outdoor enthusiast but now spends her spare time doing laundry, picking up legos, and chasing her two active boys. 


  • SHARON BUTLER - pianist/ORGANIST


  • Lindsay Johnson - Office Manager

    Lindsay grew up in eastern North Carolina and earned her degrees in Psychology and Higher Education Administration from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. It was during her time at UNCG that she discovered a passion for leadership within the church, serving in various roles with Wesley-Luther Campus Ministries.


    Lindsay brings a heart for administrative excellence and community connection to the Oak Hill team. Since 2019, Lindsay and her husband, Matthew, have dedicated themselves to serving United Methodist congregations in Western NC. Currently, Matthew serves as the Pastor of Linville and Mountain Grove churches. 


    In her spare time, Lindsay enjoys playing board and card games with friends and family. She her husband share their home with two beloved "fur-kids": Gracie, a Bull Terrier mix, and Otter, a Norwegian Forest Cat mix.