Leadership
Rev. Jeff Allen
Senior Minister
Email – jeff@fbcmountholly.org
Phone – 704.879.2027
Jeff Allen is thankful to serve alongside the staff and members of First Baptist Mount Holly. Jeff has been married to his beautiful wife Jennifer since 1996. They have two children- Matthew and Hannah. Jeff has served the local church in full-time vocational ministry since 1995. He graduated from Campbell University with a B.A. in Religion and Christian Ministries in 1995 and a Master of Divinity degree in 2002. Jeff and his family enjoy watching sports (all things Wolfpack, Panthers, Hurricanes, Hornets, & Camels!), technology, music, and taking vacations together.
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Fixing things around the house is not one of Jeff’s gifts even though he tries his best. He endures camping trips for the good of his family and often amuses them with his views on camping. He is thankful for family, friends, and his calling. God has been good to him through it all. Jeff looks forward to serving alongside God’s people in the years to come.
Rev. Tori Freeman
Minister of youth and children
Email – tori@fbcmountholly.org
Tori Freeman, a Mount Holly native, earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with a minor in Religious Studies from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She later completed a Master of Divinity in Youth and Family Ministry from Liberty University.
With more than eleven years of experience in both children and youth ministries, Tori has a heart for walking alongside young people and their families as they grow in faith. She has served on the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Children’s Ministry board for the past three years and currently serves as chair.
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Tori is married to her best friend, Cole, and together they are raising two sons—a four-year-old Gray, and their newest addition, Blake.
When she’s not at church or working with students, Tori is most often found with her family—cherishing the gift of motherhood, tending to the needs of others, and soaking in the quiet moments when they come. She is committed to deepening her walk with Jesus. At the heart of her ministry is a desire to help build a lasting foundation of faith through building relationships with those she serves.
Cole Freeman
minister of music
Email – cole@fbcmountholly.org
Cole Freeman is a graduate of UNC Greensboro, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in music education. He serves as the Orchestra Director at Myers Park and Butler High Schools. Under his leadership, students from both schools have competed and performed at both regional and national levels in prestigious honors orchestras and music festivals.
Cole began playing the violin at the age of four and quickly discovered a lifelong passion not only for music but also for the power it holds to connect and inspire. Over the years, he has developed a deep love for using his gifts to bring people closer to Jesus through music. In addition to his teaching roles, Cole regularly performs with local symphonies and is a founding member of the Linden String Quartet.
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Outside of music, Cole holds a black belt in Judo and has won multiple national championships. He is also an avid long-distance runner, having completed several marathons and qualifing for the Boston Marathon every year since 2019, with plans to run it in 2026.
Cole enjoys reading, and finds inspiration and insight through a wide range of podcasts. Above all, his greatest joy is spending time at home with his wife, Tori, and their two sons, Gray and Blake.
Rebecca Hope
Administrative assistant
Email – rebecca@fbcmountholly.org
Phone – 704.827.2481
Rebecca lives in Mt. Holly with her husband, Scott, and they have two girls, Madeline (20) and Ella (17).
She grew up in Woodland Park and attended Pinewood, Mt Holly Jr High, and East Gaston High School. She has been a member at First Methodist Church in Mt. Holly for most of her life.
Once she graduated from East Gaston, she went to further her education at NCSU. She graduated NCSU with a degree in Textile Management and spent the next 13 years working as an Industrial Engineer for several textile companies. The last company she worked for was Pharr Yarns in McAdenville.
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When her second child was born, she was fortunate to be able to step away from her job at Pharr and become a stay at home mom. Her grandmother, Jessie Rhyne, was still living and she also became her main caregiver. For 15 years she was blessed to be able to spend valuable time with her grandmother until she passed away almost 3 years ago at the age of 105.
She started looking for a local part time position and was excited when she saw the opportunity here at First Baptist Church. She’s really enjoyed working here the past few months; everyone has been so kind. She thinks this is such a great church, and she’s loved meeting new people and reconnecting with old friends.