Pastor - Travis Laflin

Travis came to our church in March of 2013 and he grew up just outside of Asheville, NC. He felt the call to ministry when he was 16 years old after going on a foreign mission trip to the Philippines. He graduated from Gardner-Webb University with his Bachelor’s degree in Religious Studies, and a Minor in Business Administration. He then went on to complete his Masters of Divinity from Gardner-Webb in 2010 with a concentration in Pastoral Care and Counseling. He and his wife Hannah, who grew up in the Shelby/Kings Mountain area, were married in 2004. They have 3 girls, Mattie, Ella & Caroline. Travis enjoys spending time with his family, shepherding the church and being on mission for Christ both nationally and internationally.  He also loves to sing, play guitar, spend time on the farm, play sports and fly fish when he’s able.

Music Minister - Jamie Allen

Jamie has been part of the music ministry here at Concord most of his life as a member of the children’s choir and adult choir. He was brought on staff at Concord the spring of 2014. As minister of music, He leads Sunday morning worship, the adult choir, and children’s choir. When not serving at Concord, Jamie works as LAN Engineer for Rutherford County Schools. His wife, Amanda, went to be with the Lord in 2018 and Jamie continues to raise their three children Benjamen, Audrey, and Dutch.

Youth Minister - Charity Hardin

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Charity has been in youth ministry since 2007 and came on staff at Concord in the winter of 2021.  She has lots of experience, serving here in Rutherford County, and loves to serve and pour into the hearts of teenagers.  She also works at Isothermal Community College when not serving at Concord. She is a true blessing to the ministry and growth of the kingdom.  Her husband David, went to be with the Lord in 2021, and Charity continues to raise their son Dawson.