Our Team
Josh Britton, Pastor
I am humbled and thrilled to be the pastor of Hickory Grove. In my 10 years of vocational ministry, I’ve had the sacred privilege of being the sole pastor of three churches. I also had the wonderful opportunity to serve on the pastoral staff of a larger, downtown church. Additionally, I served as the executive director of a camp and retreat ministry for seven years.
I was born and raised in the United Methodist Church, and I’ve been shaped by several churches. I came into a living relationship with Jesus as a teenager, and since then God has been steering me toward a life of ministry. I did my undergraduate studies at UNC-Chapel Hill, and I went to seminary at Duke. I have a deep love of scripture and the church, and I consider it a privilege every day to be a pastor.
My wife works in the public school system, and our three children keep us busy. We enjoy hiking, tennis, App State football, reading, and spending time with our extended family.
I just started in July 2024. If you’re looking for a new church home, or if you’re curious about church, now is a great time to visit. You and I can be new together.
Carol Hartis, Music Director
For the past 40 years, my greatest joy in music has been helping church musicians make a joyful noise. From playing piano since age 5, to teaching choral music in public schools for 30 years, music has surrounded my life. My other great joy is my family. My children Adam, Lindsay and my dear husband of 28 years, Randy, have always participated in and supported me in all my musical endeavors. I give all the glory to God. I love my Hickory Grove UMC family and my prayer is for you too, "to make a joyful noise"!