Love, Joy, Peace...
Meet Our Team

Pastor
Michael S. Mahan
Pastor
Pastor Michael has been serving our church since 2024. Married since 2017, he and his wife, Bethany, have been blessed with four beautiful daughters who are just a joy to be around. He has most recently graduated from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2021 with an Advanced Master of Divinity, but also graduated with a Bachelor's of Biblical Theology from Regent University in 2016
Pastor
Dawn Overby
Church Secretary
Dawn has been a life long member of Carey Baptist. She also serves in our children's ministries, special events and on numerous committees. She is married to her husband Robin and has two adult sons, and two grandchildren. Dawn is an accomplished caterer, and shares her love of cooking by offering cooking camps for students and providing delicious meals to those in times of need.

Pastor
Cheryl Ellington
Choir Director
Cheryl has also been a life long member of Carey Baptist. God and music are her passions. She is driven by her desire to glorify God through music and all she does. Cheryl serves on our finance board and assists with special activities and events. She is newly married to her husband David. Cheryl has performed with the Northeast Piedmont Chorale.
Worship Leader
Laurie Parker
Church Musician
Laurie has been a long time member of Carey Baptist. She has a loving heart for God, community and family. A well-known pianist and vocalist, Laurie shares her captivating voice and musical talents to help make life's most important events memorable. Laurie assists with children's programs and events. She is newly married to her husband Larry. Laurie too has performed with the Northeast Piedmont Chorale.