clergy & staff

The Rev. Dr. Terry Moore was called into the ministry at age 16. After serving two years as a youth minister, he became the pastor of his first church at age 20. Terry received his BA from Pfeiffer College and his Master of Divinity from Candler School of Theology at Emory University. He received his Doctor of Ministry degree from Columbia Theological Seminary with a focus in marriage and family counseling. He was ordained a Deacon in 1988 and an Elder in 1991. Terry began his ministry at Weddington Methodist Church in February 2008. He is also sworn in as a chaplain in the Union County Sheriff’s Office.
 
Terry is married to his High School sweetheart, Nancy. They have two children and one granddaughter. He enjoys riding his Harley-Davidson, boating, and a good book.

The Rev. Dr. Brad Hopper grew up in Greensboro, NC and then earned his bachelor’s degree from Mary Washington College, his MA from Asbury Theological Seminary and his Doctor of Ministry from Duke Divinity School.  He has been in ministry since the age of 22.  In addition to time in the local church, Brad has served with Youth with a Mission (YWAM), Mercy Ships, and South America Mission.    
 
Brad is passionate about building a bridge between the church and the world.  He desires for all to embrace their God-given calling and to see Christian leaders developed so that the work of God is carried out globally.
 
He loves spending time with his wife Jennie and their two children, traveling, kayaking, hiking, going to Disney and all things soccer–playing, coaching, and supporting Liverpool FC.

The Rev. Patsy Sorrell has a deep love for Jesus and a passion for discipleship. She grew up in the suburbs of Chicago, attended Iowa State University, and earned her Master of Divinity from Northern Seminary in Lisle, Illinois.
 
Throughout her ministry, Patsy has served three Methodist congregations, with a particular focus on discipleship, care ministries, and empowering servant leaders. She is passionate about helping people know God more deeply, experience God’s love, grace, and forgiveness, and intentionally live out their faith in practical, everyday ways.
 
Patsy and her husband, Bob, moved to the Charlotte area in 2015 and are grateful to be part of a Christ-centered church family. Together, they have five children and a growing number of grandchildren who bring joy and laughter to their lives. In her free time, Patsy enjoys gardening, trying new recipes, and spending time outdoors.

The Rev. José Eliezer Fernández born and raised on the island of Puerto Rico, where he completed his education, earning a bachelor's degree in education from the University of Puerto Rico and a Master of Divinity from the Evangelical Seminary of Puerto Rico. He received his call to ministry at a young age and began serving as a local pastor in the Methodist Church of Puerto Rico in 1996. He was ordained a Deacon in 1998 and an Elder in 2000.

In 2015, Jose transferred to the Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church, where he served in Miami for ten years. He later moved with his family to Charlotte, North Carolina, and now serves as an Associate Pastor at Weddington Methodist Church, ministering to the Hispanic community in Monroe and leading a bilingual worship service each Sunday.
 
Jose and his wife have a daughter and a son. In his free time, he enjoys sports–especially baseball, listening to music, hiking, and traveling. 

The Rev. Samuel Lüdiger Ferreira is originally from São Paulo, Brazil. He holds a degree in Theology with a focus on Urban Mission from the South American Theological Faculty and is a graduate of Garrett-Evangelical Seminary in Chicago. He also completed a postgraduate specialization in Urban Mission at Milton Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Massachusetts and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Systematic Theology.

Samuel and his wife Jaqueline have two daughters, Julia and Abigail. He has a deep passion for serving immigrant communities through evangelism, walking alongside families, and helping them integrate into life and culture in the United States.

Ed has been part of Weddington Methodist Church for over 21 years and has a deep passion for pastoral care. He considers it a privilege to walk alongside individuals and families during difficult seasons of life. Though semi-retired, his heart remains firmly rooted in ministry and in making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

Ed earned a Bachelor of Arts in Religion from Emory & Henry College and a Master of Divinity from Duke Divinity School. While at Duke, he completed a unit of Clinical Pastoral Education at Duke Medical Center, which further shaped his calling to pastoral care ministry.
Ed has been married to his wife, Gini, for 25 years. They are blessed with a family, and their two grandchildren are the joy of their lives.

In his free time, Ed enjoys reading, traveling, and cheering for Duke basketball.