Board of Directors

His Perfect Love Ministries

Chairman : David Surratt

David joined HPLM in August 2016. He was asked by the previous Chairman to join and to become the new Chairman. It was through that invitation that God allowed David to use his business and biblical acumen for this great ministry.
David has a Bachelor's degree from University of South Carolina and Master's degree from Trinity Theological Seminary
David is married to Christine Surratt since June 1979,
David and his wife Christine attend Lee Park Church in Monroe, N.C.

Vice Chairman: Steve Merritt

Steve joined HPLM in July 2021. "I grew up with addiction in my home and by the grace of God I never struggled with addition myself. Two of my three children struggled with addictions and praise God they're free from drugs. All three are now serving our God." I want to keep Terry Merritt's legacy going with what she started with this ministry.
Steve has various achievements during his career at Piedmont Natural Gas and is current owner of Inspection Pros Inc.
Steve enjoys golf, fishing, hunting, and traveling.
Steve and his wife Crystal attend Charity Baptist Church in Kannapolis, N. C.

Pastor Wally Gilmer

Pastor Wally joined HPLM in 2014. He holds a Bachelor of Theology Degree from Tennessee Temple University.
Pastor Wally has dedicated his life as a servant of God. He has travel this country, and the world planting churches and ministering to the needy.. Settling in Monroe; he has Served on the board of HELP Crisis Pregnancy Center, served as Chaplain at Union County Jail for 5 years teaching Life Skills, along with participating in many other ministries in our area.
He and wife, Pat, are proud parents of 5 adult children, 3 boys and 2 girls.
Pastor Wally enjoys reading, studying God’s Word, loves to watch baseball and college football, and riding his motorcycle for a little ‘wind-therapy.’
Pastor of Freedom Baptist Church of Locust NC

Dorie Mayes

Dorie joined HPLM board in 2019. "I was privileged to walk alongside Terry Merritt in prayer when God gave her the vision to begin this wonderful ministry. I have a heart for women who have lost their way in life and I believe in the transformational power of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ."
Dorie has a bachelor's degree in elementary education. Along with her husband, Bill, they have been Wycliffe Bible Translators for 35 years. They have served in Papua New Guinea, Kenya and JAARS in Waxhaw, N. C..
They have 3 adult children and 9 grandchildren.
Both enjoy serving at Weddington Methodist Church in Weddington, N. C.

Matt McGinn

Matt joined HPLM in 2022. "Serving this ministry is serving the Lord. God has placed it on my heart to help these precious daughters, sisters, mothers who have lost their way.
Matt has owned his own business as a General Contractor for more than 30 years. He enjoys hunting fishing, and farming.
Matt and his wife, Icy, have been married for 44 years and have 2 children and 3 grandchildren.
He and Icy are members of 2nd Baptist Church in Lancaster, S. C.

Mark Hill

Mark came aboard HPLM in 2022. "I have a passion and love for those that suffer from addictions and I enjoy serving others.
Mark was home schooled and worked for the family business until 2009. Mark is the current owner of Hill Paint & Wallcovering Inc.
He and his wife, Dawn, have been married for 30 years and have 6 children.
Mark's free time is spent enjoying his family and serving others in his community.
The family attends Lee Park Church in Monroe, N. C.

Secretary & Treasurer: Christine Surratt

Denise Naber

Denise joined HPLM in September 2022. "Romans 3:23-24 says all of us have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. God loves us and rejoices in our redemption. This ministry is a witness to God's love and redemption. I love being a part of a ministry that recognizes the value of everyone and offers help to those who seek."
Denise has a B.S. in Criminal Justice, a Masters in Biblical Counseling as well as a Doctorate in Divinity.
Denise was widowed in 2014 ( Andy Molatch) She and her husband Jeff were married in 2020 and they live in Stanfield N.C.
Denise was in law enforcement for a few years before becoming a Biblical Counselor. Denise has counseled for 25 years
Denise attends Freedom Baptist Church in Locust N.C.

Margaret Butler

Margaret joined HPLM in 2019. She had been volunteering at House of Pearls since 2015 as a therapist.

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Bonnie Broadwell

Board of Directors

His Perfect Love Ministries

Steve has various achievements during his career at Piedmont Natural Gas and is current owner of Inspection Pros Inc.

Steve enjoys golf, fishing, hunting, and traveling.

Steve and his wife Crystal attend Charity Baptist Church in Kannapolis, N. C.

Pastor Wally joined HPLM in 2014. He holds a Bachelor of Theology Degree from Tennessee Temple University.

He and wife, Pat, are proud parents of 5 adult children, 3 boys and 2 girls.

Pastor Wally enjoys reading, studying God’s Word, loves to watch baseball and college football, and riding his motorcycle for a little ‘wind-therapy.’

Pastor of Freedom Baptist Church of Locust NC

Dorie joined HPLM board in 2019. "I was privileged to walk alongside Terry Merritt in prayer when God gave her the vision to begin this wonderful ministry. I have a heart for women who have lost their way in life and I believe in the transformational power of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ."

Dorie has a bachelor's degree in elementary education. Along with her husband, Bill, they have been Wycliffe Bible Translators for 35 years. They have served in Papua New Guinea, Kenya and JAARS in Waxhaw, N. C..

They have 3 adult children and 9 grandchildren.

Both enjoy serving at Weddington Methodist Church in Weddington, N. C.

Matt joined HPLM in 2022. "Serving this ministry is serving the Lord. God has placed it on my heart to help these precious daughters, sisters, mothers who have lost their way.

Matt has owned his own business as a General Contractor for more than 30 years. He enjoys hunting fishing, and farming.

Matt and his wife, Icy, have been married for 44 years and have 2 children and 3 grandchildren.

He and Icy are members of 2nd Baptist Church in Lancaster, S. C.

Mark came aboard HPLM in 2022. "I have a passion and love for those that suffer from addictions and I enjoy serving others.

Mark was home schooled and worked for the family business until 2009. Mark is the current owner of Hill Paint & Wallcovering Inc.

He and his wife, Dawn, have been married for 30 years and have 6 children.

Mark's free time is spent enjoying his family and serving others in his community.

The family attends Lee Park Church in Monroe, N. C.

Denise has a B.S. in Criminal Justice, a Masters in Biblical Counseling as well as a Doctorate in Divinity.

Denise was widowed in 2014 ( Andy Molatch) She and her husband Jeff were married in 2020 and they live in Stanfield N.C.

Denise was in law enforcement for a few years before becoming a Biblical Counselor. Denise has counseled for 25 years

Denise attends Freedom Baptist Church in Locust N.C.

Margaret joined HPLM in 2019. She had been volunteering at House of Pearls since 2015 as a therapist.

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