Leadership

Pastor & Staff

Kenny Midgett

Pastor

Pastor Kenny is as local as it gets.  Born in downtown Manteo, he was raised by parents who loved and served God with beautiful steadfastness.  Raised in the church, Pastor Kenny gave his heart to the Lord as a teen and thus began his walk with God.  Early in their marriage, his wife Sandy introduced him to Pentecost and the Holy Spirit here at Wanchese Assembly. 

Sandy Midgett

Pastor's Wife / Office Assistant

Mrs. Sandy is a wonderful asset to Wanchese Assembly. She wears many hats, and truly has a heart for loving God and loving the people of our community!

Regina Cecil

Music Director

Regina is a knowledgeable music director who desires to be led by the Holy Spirit. As a gifted pianist, she blesses the church body and leads the praise team with grace. 

Kassie Mount

Worship Leader

Kassie is a woman after the heart of God. Her love for the Lord and worship is evident. She follows the leading of the Holy Spirit ushering the church into sincere worship. 

Lindsey Kee

Children's Director

Lindsey serves as the Children’s Director, bringing strong organization and creativity to every aspect of the ministry. Her love for Jesus and her heart for children are clear in the way she leads and serves. She leads the children’s ministry by overseeing programs, developing outreach, and creating a caring, engaging environment where kids can grow in their faith. 

Emma O'Neal

Social Media Manager

Emma manages the church's social media accounts. Whether it be advertising for events, posting an encouraging word, or giving sermon recaps, she works to capture the many different sides of the church body! 

Children's Ministry Assistant

Emma serves as the Children’s Ministry Assistant Director, helping kids grow in their faith. Through teaching, games, and play, she shares the love of Jesus while organizing activities, supporting volunteers, and creating a safe, welcoming environment where every child feels known and valued.

Reed and Sydni Midgett

Youth Pastor's

Reed and Sydni lead Awaken Youth with genuine love, intentional leadership, and a heart for the next generation. They are passionate about reaching and discipling students, creating a place where young people feel seen, valued, and connected. Their desire is to embrace the youth of our area with the love of God and lead them into a deeper relationship with Him. 

Sue Berry 

Bookkeeper

Sue is a joy to all she comes into contact with! As our bookkeeper, she does a phenomenal job keeping church finances in order. Whether it's keeping up with weekly giving or doing payroll, Sue works hard to keep the church organized and does it all with a smile on her face!

Keith Thompson

Maintenance / Missions Director

There's not much Keith Thompson can't do! He always has a project he is working on for the church or the school. He sets the standard high and does everything in excellence. Apart from the Maintenace side of things, Keith has also been the mission's director at Wanchese Assembly for over 35 years.

Rex Simpson

Tech Support / Media Director

Rex keeps the church live-stream and sound in order. He is always busy working on new ways to improve the quality of each service. Rex loves the church body and is passionate about seeing it grow!

Taryn Daniels

Communications Assistant

Taryn is a wonderful asset to Wanchese Assembly. She keeps the church looking fresh by creating announcement slides for service each week and managing the weekly announcements and events on the app. 

Board of Deacons

Our Board of Deacons serve to ensure that the church is functioning properly. Each Deacon helps in assisting our pastor in the logistical, temporal, and physical aspects of the church. This position is Biblical and discussed in 1 Timothy 3.

"Those who do well as deacons will be rewarded with respect from others and will have increased confidence in their faith in Christ Jesus." - 1 Timothy 3:13