Leadership

Matt Hudson is the founding and lead pastor of Rescue House Church. His unique approach to sharing the Word of God and its practical application in our daily lives is igniting the church, so that we can help you discover who God made you to be!

Lauren is originally from Philadelphia, PA and proud of her northern roots. She studied Psychology at Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN, where she received her Bachelor’s degree in 2007 and Master’s degree in 2008.

Pastor Matt and Lauren have two sons, Shapiro(10) and Miller(9), as well as a daughter named Merrick(6). The Hudsons enjoy spending time with family and friends, playing sports, and engaging in outdoor activities.

Daniel was born and raised in the beautiful hills of East Tennessee and is an avid Tennessee Volunteer fan, and isn’t ashamed to admit it.  He has been actively involved in worship ministry since the age of 18, and has a deep conviction to help people better understand how to model a life of worship unto God.  Daniel did his biblical studies at Christ for the Nations Institute and The King’s University, both of which are located in Dallas, TX.  Before becoming part of the Rescue House family, Daniel served and pastored at churches from Dallas, TX to Savannah, GA.  He is a culture creator and believes in doing all things with excellence, which he believes honors God and inspires people.
 
Daniel and his wife Savannah live in Mocksville with their 4 boys Liam, Micah, Neyland and Olsen.  He and his family love all things outdoors and are incredibly ecstatic to take part in what God is doing through Rescue House Church!  

Derick has called Rescue House home since 2012. After leaving for college and starting a career in Florida, he feels blessed to be back in his native community.  Derick holds an undergraduate degree in Ministry and Christian Education from Warner University, where he also served as a Student Pastor. He also holds a Masters in Strategic Leadership from the University of Charleston.

After 20 years in Human Resources in the corporate sector, Derick's first passion is and has always been people. Seeing the transformational impact a relationship with Jesus has on those around him, is what he knows He was made to be a part of. As the Discipleship Pastor, Derick gets the opportunity to walk alongside people helping them discover who God made them to be, and navigate what that looks like practically in their life.

Derick loves playing the guitar. anything outdoors, particularly in a mountain stream with a fly rod in his hands. He loves watching the woods come alive from a deer stand. He and Katie have been married 15 years and have 2 beautiful girls Annie and Marion. As a family, they love to travel and experience new things and places.

Brent grew up in nearby Iredell County but currently resides in Advance, NC. He has been a part of the Rescue House family since 2020. Brent believes in the life-transforming power of prayer and serves as an intercessor on the Prayer Team. In addition, Brent helps steward the resources of Rescue House.

He has an amazing wife, Halie and together they are raising three beautiful children, Brooks, Cadence, and Jack.

In his free-time, Brent loves to golf and run with his wife.

Becca is a local, home-grown product of the Triad. She grew up in Lexington and still lives there today with her best friend and husband, Paul and her twin boys, Matthew & Grady. Becca has been designing for over 10 years! She and her family began attending Rescue House in 2016 and she hasn’t looked back since. Becca discovered who God made her to be here at Rescue House and has a huge passion for helping others do the same!

You can find her leading worship, creating and designing graphics, chasing her boys around, all while running by the power of the Holy Spirit and sour candy! :)

Halie grew up in Davie County and was invited to be a part of Rescue House Church over 10 years ago by a pizza delivery driver. When she started attending, she immediately began serving in Kids House and fell in love with being a part of this ministry. She has a heart to serve others and loves showing appreciation and thankfulness to those around her.

Halie has her Masters Degree in nursing and was in nursing leadership prior to being called to lead as our Children’s Director. She loves being a wife to Brent and a mom to Brooks, Cadence, and Jack. Halie also loves running, playing card games, and going to Panther football games.

Jessie grew up in Davie County, North Carolina and was one of Rescue House’s first students in our Student Ministry back in 2010. She graduated with her Bachelor’s degree from Western Carolina University in 2017 and felt called back to Rescue House, so that she can fully invest in the next generation as our Rise Up Student Director!

She has a passion for the next generation of the church and for creating a fun environment for them to meet Jesus, build relationships, and grow a strong foundation in their faith that will carry them beyond grade school – just as our student ministry did for her!

Jessie and her husband Tyler live in Clemmons with their dog Koda. They love traveling, spending time in the outdoors, going to concerts, and doing life with their Rise Up Students!

Casey grew up in a tiny town in Maryland. After marrying the love of her life in 2008, she moved to Carlisle, PA—and then in 2018, followed God’s call to North Carolina with her family. Her first month in NC was full of firsts: she was invited to a stranger’s house to taste their chili, discovered what a "buggy" was, and and figured out that Cheerwine is the best soda product in the universe.

Casey earned her Bachelor's Degree in Communications and Psychology from McDaniel College in 2008. She spent eight years in the classroom, teaching elementary, middle, and high school students—mostly in alternative settings. Over time, she discovered a deep passion for working with middle schoolers.She loves their quirkiness, sense of humor, energy, and how God wired them. She is committed to walking alongside students during one of the most formative seasons of their lives.

When she's not serving students, you’ll likely find Casey dominating family game night with her three kids (she always wins), enjoying a date night with her husband, hiking the great outdoors, or indulging in a snickerdoodle cookie.

James has grown up in the Triad and surrounding areas and graduated from Forsyth Tech in 2003 with a degree in computer networking. He and his wife, Laura, have been a part of Rescue House Church since 2014. Laura was actually the first person to accept Christ at our Winston Salem campus. After serving four years as the Winston-Salem Production Director, James is now the Technical Director. He oversees the technical and production operations church-wide and has a passion for putting the gospel on display in the most excellent way through technology.

James enjoys spending time with his wife, relaxing with his dog, Lyla, playing disc golf, and serving as the hands and feet of Jesus at Rescue House Church.

Susan was a Theatre Arts teacher for 18 years before following God’s call to focus on her family. After a season of raising kids, she is now thrilled to serve as the Dream Team Director, helping people connect, serve, and live out the gifts God has placed within them.

Susan, her husband Mike, and their daughter Riley live in Advance. Mike and Susan also have two older (and married!) sons, Brannon and Logan.

She loves family game nights, black t-shirts, traveling, reading true crime, and FaceTiming with her grandson, Callum!

Savannah Manning is passionate about helping others tell their stories through web design, social media, photography, and videography. She previously launched her own business to combine her love for creativity, people, and purposeful storytelling—partnering with brands, churches, and small businesses to bring their visions to life.

Savannah is married to Daniel, our Worship Pastor. Together, they’ve loved serving the Church and walking in ministry side by side. They’re raising four energetic boys—with another on the way—and Savannah loves spending time outdoors with them, whether it’s hitting baseballs or tossing a football. 

Hello Church! My name is Andy Burick, and I am honored to serve as the Facilities Director here at Rescue House Church.

What an answer to prayer this position is. After retiring in 2014, I found myself without much purpose or direction. In 2017, I started a business that ran for about eight years, but if I’m honest, it never really connected with my heart.

In 2018, James Collins, our Production Coordinator here at Rescue House, came calling and became one of my clients. Little did I know at the time that God was using that connection for something far greater. God didn’t just send me here as a client—He sent me here to change my life. Praise God!

Now, He has given me the incredible gift of this position, and I can truly say that I work for Jesus. This is who God made me to be!

Speaking of gifts, God has first and foremost blessed me with two amazing daughters, two wonderful grandchildren, and my lovely wife, Sherry—who has faithfully supported, encouraged, and prayed for me through every season of this journey. I am deeply grateful for her and for this church family.

Thank you for allowing me to serve, and I look forward to what God will continue to do here at Rescue House.