We want Jesus to be preeminent in our preaching, in our worship, in our fellowship with one another, and in our individual lives. If you already love Jesus, then we invite you to “come and worship” with us (Psalm 86:9). If you do not know Jesus already, then we invite you to “come and see” why Jesus should be preeminent in your life too (John 1:46).
Our Staff
Jeremy Pellum joined the Team of Pastors at Hurstbourne Baptist Church in the summer of 2018, after serving for several years as South Campus Pastor at First Baptist Church of Jacksonville.
Jeremy completed his undergraduate degree at Bryan College in Dayton, Tennessee. He then completed his MDiv and PhD at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY.
Jeremy and his wife Mary have four children, Noel, Eli, William, and Violet. Jeremy finds great joy in serving the saints at Hurstbourne Baptist Church and welcoming any new guests who may join us on a Sunday morning.
Trevor Coleman joined the Team of Pastors at Hurstbourne Baptist Church in 2020. Prior to coming to Louisville, he served as Worship Minister at Berea First Baptist Church in Greenville, SC.
Trevor received his Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from Youngstown State University in Ohio. He earned his Master of Church Music from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY where he is now pursuing a PhD in Christian Worship. Trevor also serves as an Instructor of Music and Worship Leadership at Boyce College and Southern Seminary, directing Doxology Vocal Ensemble and Boyce College Choir, as well as teaching private voice lessons.
Serving at Hurstbourne and leading people to worship Jesus is an honor and delight for Trevor and his family. Trevor and his wife Chelsey have two children, Grant and Nora Grace.
Vince Scarbrough has been a part of the team of Pastors at Hurstbourne Baptist Church since 2010. Before serving at Hurstbourne, he was a part of several other church ministries in Alabama.
Vince completed his undergraduate degree at Troy State University. He earned an MBA from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and went on to complete his MDiv at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY.
Vince faithfully serves in several ways, including meeting with prospective members, caring for those in need, and encouraging families at Hurstbourne. Vince and his wife Teresa have two grown children, Caleb and Olivia.
Chase joined the Team of Pastors in October of 2014 after serving in multiple churches in Tennessee.
He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Tennessee and an MA in Teaching from Liberty University.
Chase joyfully serves Hurstbourne as our Missions Pastor, casting a biblical vision of evangelism and missions to our church. Chase regularly connects with our missionary partners through church mission trips and support as he strategically seeks to fulfill the Great Commission.
Jeff has served with the Team of Pastors since 2007. Before pastoring here at Hurstbourne, Jeff served in churches in Georgia, Louisiana, and Tennessee.
Jeff earned a BA from the University of Georgia and an MDiv from the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.
Jeff serves Hurstbourne Baptist Church in the areas of church administration, operations, and ministry strategy, and he also oversees group discipleship ministry, particularly Sunday School. Jeff and his wife Emily have two children, Seth and Chelsea.
Abby has been a member of Hurstbourne since 2017 and has served on staff full-time since June of 2023. Before joining the church, she served in various ways at her home church in Columbus, OH.
Abby earned a BS in Church Ministry with a concentration in family ministry from Boyce College and an MA in Biblical Counseling from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Abby devotes herself to teaching children the stories of Scripture—sometimes for the first time in their lives! It is a joy for Abby to watch the Word take root in children's hearts and know that the Lord is doing a work that is bigger than we can see. Abby has been married to Patrick since 2022.
Will has been a member of Hurstbourne since 2019 and has served full time on staff since August 2022. He also serves as our Maintenance Supervisor. Prior to moving to Louisville, Will lived in Russellville, KY.
Will has a BS in International Business & Economics from Western Kentucky University and an MDiv from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Will loves to point students to Jesus—while having a lot of fun in the process! Will is married to Kathryn, and they have one daughter, Clara.
Carolyn has served full time at Hurstbourne since July 2011. Prior to moving to Louisville, Carolyn lived in Oak Ridge, TN.
Carolyn has a bachelor’s degree from Carson-Newman University and a master’s degree from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Carolyn provides accurate financial reports that help the church and staff to be able to make wise decisions regarding God’s gifts to the church. Carolyn is also passionate about encouraging the staff, church members, and visitors when they come to the office, helping them with questions and issues they may have. Carolyn is married to Doug, and they have two children, Alex and Emery.
Hannah has been a member of Hurstbourne since June 2019 and has served on staff full-time since February 2022. Prior to moving to Louisville, Hannah lived in Tyler, TX.
Hannah is passionate about making sure that guests and church members feel welcomed when they call or stop by the office. It is one of Hannah’s greatest joys to serve the members of Hurstbourne. Hannah is married to Dominic, and they have one daughter, Daniela.
Sandra joined Hurstbourne in 1973 when she came on staff as the church Organist and Children’s Choir Coordinator.
She has served in various roles in the 50+ years that she has been a member here, and she’s been an incredible example of faithfulness to our church. Sandra received her Master of Church Music degree from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
To this day, Sandra is a vital member of our worship team, serving as our Organist and coordinating prelude and postlude music for our worship services.
Matt has been a member of Hurstbourne since 1992 and has served on staff since September 2021. Prior to moving to Louisville, Matt lived in Atlanta, GA.
Matt has over 20 years of hands-on experience in the audio, video, and lighting world, which has greatly benefited his ability to support Hurstbourne through the Worship & Media ministries.
One of Matt’s greatest desires is to use technology in a way that spreads the gospel around the world.
Allen has been a member of Hurstbourne since February 2024 and has served on staff since June 2024.
Allen earned his BS in Music & Worship from Boyce College and is currently pursuing his MDiv at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Allen is passionate about making excellent music so that the Word of Christ may dwell richly in each of us as we sing the truths of Scripture. Allen is originally from Kansas City, KS, where his sister and parents still live.
Bob has been a member of Hurstbourne since 2001, but he grew up attending the church. Bob has served at Hurstbourne in various ways since his family joined the church in the 1970s.
Bob devotes much of his time to assisting our Media Director and the pastors, providing media support for various church events. He loves setting up sound equipment for several regular events at Hurstbourne.
What We Believe
We believe that the gospel of Jesus Christ, described in the Bible, is completely true. We believe that God freely gives eternal life to all who believe in Jesus as Savior and Lord. Below are a few key excerpts from our church’s statement of faith.
The Holy Bible was written by men divinely inspired and is God’s revelation of Himself to man. It has God for its author, salvation for its end, and truth, without any mixture of error, for its matter. Therefore, all Scripture is totally true and trustworthy.
There is one and only one living and true God. He is an intelligent, spiritual, and personal Being, the Creator, Redeemer, Preserver, and Ruler of the universe. The eternal triune God reveals Himself to us as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, with distinct personal attributes, but without division of nature, essence, or being.
Man is the special creation of God, made in His own image. He created them male and female as the crowning work of His creation. By his free choice man sinned against God and brought sin into the human race. Therefore, as soon as they are capable of moral action, they become transgressors and are under condemnation. Only the grace of God can bring man into His holy fellowship and enable man to fulfill the creative purpose of God.
Christ is the eternal Son of God. Jesus perfectly revealed and did the will of God, taking upon Himself human nature with its demands and necessities and identifying Himself completely with mankind yet without sin. Salvation involves the redemption of the whole man, and is offered freely to all who accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, who by His own blood obtained eternal redemption for the believer.
A New Testament church of the Lord Jesus Christ is an autonomous local congregation of baptized believers, associated by covenant in the faith and fellowship of the gospel; observing the two ordinances of Christ, governed by His laws, exercising the gifts, rights, and privileges invested in them by His Word, and seeking to extend the gospel to the ends of the earth.
