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 at Trinity Episcopal School in Charlotte. She resides in the University area in Charlotte with her husband Brandon and daughters Anna and Haley.
Daniel Nelson ................... Director of Youth & Young Adults
email: dnelson@hgumc.com