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| Hickory Grove Staff Arnie is a second-generation WNCC United Methodist pastor, following in the substantial footsteps of his father Doug Corriher, who served Matthews, Spencer Memorial, and Providence UMC in the Charlotte area. After earning his B.A. and M.Div. degrees at Duke University during the social unrest of the late ‘60’s-early ‘70’s, Arnie began his ministry at Williamson’s Chapel UMC near Mooresville. From there he served the four-church Harmony Charge, Asbury Memorial (Asheville), Wesley (Charlotte) and Skyland (Asheville), before being appointed to Hickory Grove UMC in 2005. In 35 years of ministry, he has found that he learns much more by listening than by talking, that church members know a great deal more than “we ministers” give them credit for, and that God really is good, all the time.
Dianne is a native of Charlotte, NC. She attended Wingate University earning a BS in Communications with an emphasis in Public Relations and a Minor in Religion. She completed her MDIV at Asbury Theological Seminary, with a special emphasis in Counseling. She is an Ordained Elder in the United Methodist Church having served Williamson’s Chapel in Mooresville, NC, Sharon in Shelby, NC, and Hickory Grove in Charlotte, NC. Dianne currently serves as Associate Pastor at HGUMC, where she works primarily with New Member Assimilation, Member Involvement, Congregational Care, and Spiritual Development. Dianne is also a trained Stephen Leader, Support Team Network Leader, and serves on the Board of the Central Carolinas Emmaus Community. Dianne’s other interests include singing, travel, reading, and spiritual retreat. Dianne feels blessed to be a part of a congregation who sincerely desires to grow and to serve.
Michelle Sharpe holds a Bachelor's degree in Vocal Performance from Meredith College in Raleigh NC. Her background includes work on the stage for theater, community choirs, and church choirs and as a licensed Kindermusik educator. Prior to coming to Hickory Grove, she was a staff soloist and choir member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Hilton Head, SC under the direction of Tim Reynolds. Her current position as Director of Music and Fine Arts allows her to not only utilize her gifts in service to God, but to help others find a place to both develop their artistic gifts and offer them to the glory of God through worship and outreach. She coordinates many programs including choirs for all ages; instrumental ensembles including handbells, liturgical dance troupes for children and youth, and large-scale productions. She especially enjoys bringing people of all ages together through our church-wide productions. In addition to her duties at Hickory Grove, Michelle teaches private Voice and Piano Lessons to Charlotte area children and adults. She resides in the University area in Charlotte with her husband Brandon and daughters Anna and Haley.
R. Lance Burnette is a native of Morganton, NC currently residing in Harrisburg. He began his musical studies at age 10 and held his first church position as Organist at age 14. He was previously Director of Music & Liturgy at St. John Neumann Catholic Church and most recently Associate Director of Music & Organist at Grace Crossing, a baptist fellowship; both in Charlotte. Lance was the accompanist of the New Vibrations Touring Youth Choir as well as Sure Foundation; both outreach ministries of the former Idlewild ARP Church. Lance is a member of the Charlotte Chapter of the American Guild of Organists where he serves on the Executive Board as Treasurer. Lance is a graduate of UNC Charlotte with a B.S. degree in Accounting. He is an Accountant/Risk Analyst with Duke Energy Corporation (13 years) currently working in the Global Risk Management and Captive Insurance Group.
Daniel Nelson ...........................Director of Children, Youth, & Young Adult Ministries
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