Joey Canady
Senior Pastor
About Joey
Joey was born and raised in Wilmington, NC. He began pastoral ministry in 1993 after a short-term mission trip to Ukraine, serving as an Associate Pastor at his home church in Wilmington. After graduating from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Joey began shepherding churches in the Southeastern NC area. He has served at Hampstead Baptist since February of 2014. Pastor Joey loves shepherding God’s people and preaching God’s Word.
Joey has been married to his wife, Ramona since July of 1988. They have two grown children and two grandchildren. During his free time, he enjoys listening to and playing bluegrass music and telling corny jokes.
Joey has been married to his wife, Ramona since July of 1988. They have two grown children and two grandchildren. During his free time, he enjoys listening to and playing bluegrass music and telling corny jokes.
Chris Canuel
Family Pastor
About Chris
Chris Canuel serves as the Family Pastor at Hampstead Baptist Church, where he's been on staff since December of 2021.
Instead of having a stand-alone "Family Ministry", Hampstead Baptist emphasizes discipleship in every area of church life, helping families grow in Christ together.
Before coming to HBC, Chris pastored Cheerful Hoipe Baptist Church in Delco, NC. He's completed advanced theological training and holds degrees in pastoral leadership and biblical exposition.
Chris enjoys Brave baseball, reading, and writing-- but his greatest joy is spending time with his wife, Meredith, and their ten children.
Instead of having a stand-alone "Family Ministry", Hampstead Baptist emphasizes discipleship in every area of church life, helping families grow in Christ together.
Before coming to HBC, Chris pastored Cheerful Hoipe Baptist Church in Delco, NC. He's completed advanced theological training and holds degrees in pastoral leadership and biblical exposition.
Chris enjoys Brave baseball, reading, and writing-- but his greatest joy is spending time with his wife, Meredith, and their ten children.
Michael Compton
Interim Minister of Music
About Michael
Michael was called to Hampstead Baptist Church as Interim Minister of Music in February 2024. Michael earned a Bachelor of Church Music from Samford University and a Master of Music from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has had many years of ministry experience and brings so much to the table as he leads the music ministries of HBC, to the glory of God.
Michael also works in the audio/visual industry. He and his wife, Karri, are marriage mentors and they have three grown children.
Michael also works in the audio/visual industry. He and his wife, Karri, are marriage mentors and they have three grown children.
Wendy Askew
Church Secretary
About Wendy
Wendy has served on staff as church secretary since 2021. In 2024, she is also taking on the role of Financial Secretary after the retirement of the beloved Ms. Libby.
Kimberly
Administrative Assistant
About Kimberly
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The word "deacon" comes from the Greek word διάκονος (diakonos), meaning "servant" or "helper" and that is exactly what a deacon is for the families of HBC whom these men serve. The Deacon Ministry’s purpose is to nurture and strengthen families in the Lord. The work of our deacons is an extension of the pastor’s ministry to love and care for families in our congregation. Deacons are called to be dedicated servants who use their spiritual gifts in a shared ministry of concern for the total well-being of God’s people. Deacons are to be supportive in times of need as well as rejoiceful in times of celebration.
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