A native Charlottean, Joe joined Christ Church in 1994 when he moved back to Charlotte after completing graduate school in Philadelphia. Joe’s passions at Christ Church include teaching fifth grade Sunday school, serving as a Lector and Chalice Bearer and Usher, and enjoying the liturgy and especi...

Wayne Ballard began his journey with Christ Church in the Fall of 2019. Wayne and Kim started confirmation class in the Winter of 2020. Covid presented itself so the Ballards completed class online and were confirmed outdoors under the old majestic tree. Wayne and Kim have two adult sons, two daught...

Michael Baker joined Christ Church in 2016 and since then has served as an usher (2019 – present), served on the Stewardship Commission (2019 – 2020), served on the Cultivating Generosity Task Force (2020), served on the Generosity Commission (2022 – present, Chair 2024 - 2025), and serves as ...