Will moved to Benson, NC and Johnston County in 2021. He was raised in the mountains of Western North Carolina, attended college at Appalachian State University, and obtained his Master of Divinity from Gardner-Webb University's School of Divinity. He served at three churches prior to Benson Baptist and is passionate about working with all ages. When he's not at the church, he can be found spending time with his wife, Celine, and their extraordinary dog, Indy. He loves reading, traveling, and the mountains. 

Rachel was raised in Newton Grove but now calls Garner and Johnston County home. She is a two-time graduate of Campbell University with her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Divinity degrees. Rachel currently serves as a Chaplain Resident at WakeMed Hospital in Raleigh. Before coming to Benson, Rachel served in two other congregations in youth ministry roles. Outside of work, Rachel enjoys spending time with her family and friends, songwriting, and going on random Saturday adventures! 

Karen is a Johnston County native raised in Pine Level, NC. She comes to Benson Baptist Church with experience as a Church Administrative Assistant and a passion for serving others. Karen exemplifies commitment to helping the church office run smoothly and creating a welcoming atmosphere for all church members and visitors. When she isn’t working, she adores her time with her husband Erik, daughters Kasey and Madison, son Patrick and her two Shih Tzu fur babies, Biscuit and Honey. In her spare time, she enjoys reading books, cheering on the Tarheels, and traveling.

Ben is from Gold Hill, NC and came to the Benson area in 2020 when he started his undergrad at Campbell University. He is currently enrolled at Campbell University Divinity School where he is working on his Master of Divinity degree. Benson Baptist was his first official internship back in 2022. He has a passion for ministry and loves being involved in service. Ben loves games of all kinds, reading fiction books, and going to see a show at the theatre. 

Jon has copious amounts of cleaning experience and is passionate about being a good steward of Benson Baptist's facilities. He brings the precision and commitment from his time in the military to everything he does. Jon lives in the Benson area and absolutely loves his grandchildren!