
Joe Hickson
Associational Missions Strategist
Master of Arts (M.A.) in Family Marriage Therapy
- Liberty University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Christian Counseling
- Liberty University
Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Religion/Church Ministries
- Fruitland Baptist Bible Institute
Joe has been in full-time ministry since 1999, serving churches in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. Joe and his wife, Maryanne, answered the call to serve in the NSRBA in 2011. Joe began his role as the AMS in 2025.
- Liberty University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Christian Counseling
- Liberty University
Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Religion/Church Ministries
- Fruitland Baptist Bible Institute
Joe has been in full-time ministry since 1999, serving churches in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. Joe and his wife, Maryanne, answered the call to serve in the NSRBA in 2011. Joe began his role as the AMS in 2025.

Cameron Knowles
Associational Discipleship Strategist
Master of Divinity (MDiv) in Christian Ministry (Currently Enrolled)
- Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Master of Arts (M.A.) in History
-University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Master of Arts (M.A.) in Teaching (Secondary Social Studies)
- North Carolina State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Social Studies/Double Minor in Christian Studies and Student Ministry
- Judson College at Southeastern
Cameron has served in various ministry roles since 2017. In November 2024, he married his beautiful bride, Shelby Lynn, and together they answered God’s call to full-time ministry in 2025. In June 2026, Cameron began serving as Discipleship Strategist, where he continues his passion for serving the local churches and helping believers grow as disciples of Jesus Christ.
- Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Master of Arts (M.A.) in History
-University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Master of Arts (M.A.) in Teaching (Secondary Social Studies)
- North Carolina State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Social Studies/Double Minor in Christian Studies and Student Ministry
- Judson College at Southeastern
Cameron has served in various ministry roles since 2017. In November 2024, he married his beautiful bride, Shelby Lynn, and together they answered God’s call to full-time ministry in 2025. In June 2026, Cameron began serving as Discipleship Strategist, where he continues his passion for serving the local churches and helping believers grow as disciples of Jesus Christ.

Cynthia Johnson
Administrative Assistant
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Leadership & Ministry
- Carolina College of Biblical Studies
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Administration/Accounting
- University of Pheonix
Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Business Fundamentals
- University of Pheonix
- Carolina College of Biblical Studies
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Administration/Accounting
- University of Pheonix
Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Business Fundamentals
- University of Pheonix
