Pastor Tommy Puryear and wife, Wanda

My Purpose in life: As a Christian is to “Share the Light, Love, and Life of Jesus.” It is with great joy that I do this through preaching, teaching, and disciplining people with the talents and gifts the Lord has given to me! 

My Favorite Thing About Tar Heel Baptist Church Is: the People. They are wonderful examples of what it is to be followers of Christ. 

When I’m Not Working, I:
enjoy working with wood. I also like to fish, hunt, and I love to spend time with my family! 


One Thing Most People Don’t Know About Me Is: that Wanda and I got married right out of High School and her mother had to sign for her to get married because she was still 17. She is the only girl I ever dated. 

Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Sandy Arrufat

My Job Description in 10 Words or Less:
Most things admin: calendar, scheduling, emails, mail, visitors and numbers!

My Favorite Thing About Tar Heel Baptist Church Is: The food and fellowship!  And the excitement our church family has to serve God and the community!

When I’m Not Working I: am most always with my husband, loving Jesus and my life!

One Thing Most People Don’t Know About Me Is: Though I was born in Mississippi, I spent 7th-12th grades in Iceland!