OUR LEADERSHIP
John is the lead pastor of Midwood Baptist Church. John was born and raised in Alabama (Roll Tide) and moved to North Carolina to study at Southeastern Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, where he graduated in 2016. After graduation, John served over 5 years as the Associate Pastor at The Church at Perry Creek in Raleigh, NC. In July of 2023, John become the lead pastor of Midwood.
John is married to his incredible wife Sarah, and they have three children: John Duke (8), Sadie (7), and Harrison (4). In his free time, John enjoys all things sports, playing golf, and spending time with his family.
JOHN MAIDEN
Lead Pastor
ANNA GRACE BALDWIN
MIDWOOD KiDS & Preschool Director
Anna Grace is a 2009 graduate of the UNC at Charlotte with her degrees in Public Health and Health Communications. Anna Grace serves as Midwood’s Children’s and Preschool Director. She has been instrumental in the development of all of our programs in that area and has taught groups of children all over the world.
CAROLYN BAILEY
Church Secretary
Carolyn is the Church Secretary at Midwood Baptist Church and also serves as Church Clerk. Carolyn was born in Virginia and moved to North Carolina with her husband, Lee, in the 70s. Carolyn retired from Mecklenburg County as the Administrative Assistant to the Mecklenburg County Manager in 2011.
Carolyn and Lee have two children, Robert and Ronald, and four grandchildren, Austin, Grant, Dalton, and Grace. Carolyn enjoys spending time with family, working in the yard, reading, and going on family cruises.
Margot Carnevale
COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
Margot is the Communications Coordinator at Midwood Baptist Church. Born in Atlanta, GA, Margot has spent the majority of her life in the Charlotte area. Margot and her husband, Matt, were married at Midwood in April of 2023, where they both serve in many capacities.
In her free time, Margot enjoys spending time with her family and friends, golfing, and being involved in the Midwood community. Margot and Matt are currently in the process of adopting and are excited to grow their family.
