Pastor Amanda was born and raised in McAdenville, NC. She graduated from Southern Wesleyan University in 2010 where she received a B.S. in Christian Ministries and a Minor in Missions. Amanda was Ordained in The Wesleyan Church in 2012. She has served as the Student Ministries Pastor at First Wesleyan, Bessemer City, NC and as the Kids’ Pastor at Croswell Wesleyan in Croswell, MI before becoming the Lead Pastor here at Canton Wesleyan. Amanda has years of experience leading, organizing, and speaking at camps in NC and MI. She believes a relationship with Jesus and going to church should never be boring. This means engaging families in a meaningful, relevant environment that leaves them wanting more of Jesus.
In her free time, Pastor Amanda loves gaming and exploring with her husband Josh, daughter Joey, and son Kazuo.