Dr. C. Michael Wren Jr.

Senior Pastor

Michael and his wife, Angela, are originally from Martinez. Both are graduates of Lakeside High School. 

High school sweethearts, they have two children, William and Anna, a daughter in law, Kaylie, and granddaughter, Dorothea.  Michael graduated with his Bachelor’s Degree from Mercer University, and his Master of Divinity Degree and Ph. D. in church history from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.   He has pastored churches in South Carolina and Indiana in addition to serving as a full-time instructor in Christian Studies at Truett McConnell University and providing adjunct instruction at other institutions.  He has served as Senior Pastor of HBC since October of 2015.  Michael has a passion for teaching the truths found in the Word of God and shepherding the congregation, and loves reading church history, watching UGA and Atlanta Falcons football, and spending time with his family.

 

Amanda Brookins

Minister of Worship and Families

Amanda was born and raised in Hephzibah and has been a member of HBC since childhood. She resides in Hephzibah with her husband John and their three children, Duke, Tinley, and Wyatt. After graduating from Davidson Fine Arts School in 2004, Amanda received an Associate's Degree in Music from Young Harris College and a Bachelor's Degree in Worship and Women’s Ministry from Liberty University. She began on staff at HBC as the Minister of Music and Worship in September of 2008 and transitioned to full time as Minister of Worship and Families in 2026. In her free time, Amanda enjoys spending time with her family, crafting, and working on DIY projects.

 

 

Rev. Bernard Harper

Minister to Students

Bernard graduated from Hephzibah High School and is pursuing a degree in ministry from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.  He has recent experience serving as the pastor of a church plant and is active with teens as a high school athletics coach.  He began on staff at HBC in March of 2024.  He and his wife, Carlie, reside in the area along with children Mantle, Alex, Rosalynn, and Bernard, Jr.