Pastor Eric was raised in Kenly, NC and attended Branch Chapel as a youth. He answered the call to preach in May 2013 and was ordained in August 2014. He holds a Ph.D in Theology  from Christians Bible College of Rocky Mount and is an alumni of Smithfield-Selma Senior High and Johnston Community College. Prior to coming to Branch Chapel was the pastor of Union Chapel OFWB Church of Middlesex, and  the Campus Minister for the Free Will Baptist Children's Home. He currently serves as President for Carolina Bible Institute & Seminary. Pastor Eric is passionate about the Word of God and has served as an instructor for Carolina Bible Institute, located in Pine Level, NC and is currently serving on the Board of Directors for the Freewill Baptist Children's Home. His vision is to see people not just know about Jesus but to know who Jesus really is through discipleship and relationships . He has been happily married since May, 2003 to his wife Lisa. Together they have three children; Raegan, Logan, and Jackson.