Tom has been involved in ministry for over 30 years.  He was born and raised in Duplin County.  He retired from Duplin County Public Schools in 2020 with 40 years of experience.   He and his wife Terry have ministered in several churches through the years. In 2015 the Lord led them to start a home church.  For many years they held church in their home and the Lord blessed them through the years.  In 2021 the Lord led us to continue the ministry at our current location.   The previous church New Hope Baptist declined in number of attendees after many, many years of vibrant ministry.  On Sept 1, 2021 the groups merged and became known as Come As You Are Community Church.   The Lord continues to bless Tom and Terry as they minister at Come As You Are.