Pastors & Staff

Leadership

Eric Thomas

Senior Pastor

Eric was born in Leivasy, WV, where he answered the call to preach, when he was 16 years old. He has served as Senior Pastor at Meadowbrook since February of 2026
Eric is a graduate of;
  • Richwood High School - Richwood , WV - 2008
  • Liberty University - Lynchburg ,VA - (Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Leadership and Biblical Exposition) - 2013
  • Liberty University - Lynchburg, VA - (Master of Divinity with Pastoral Counseling Emphasis) - 2019

Pastor Eric & Meredith have been married since June 2019 and were blessed with their daughter, Charlotte Grace, in July 2025.  Eric enjoys gardening, spending time outdoors, and anything sports related. His theme for ministry is 2 Timothy 4:2.

Donna Spivey

Administrative Assistant

Donna grew up on a farm outside of Charlotte, NC. She’s been doing administrative duties since high school. In her 20’s she started attending church which led to being saved by her Lord and Savior. After marrying her husband Ed Spivey in 1995, she moved here to Caldwell County. Donna started employment with Meadowbrook Baptist Church in February of 2015. Their family consists of one daughter, Samantha and her husband Dakota and their daughter Blakely, and one son, Joe. Donna and Ed are members of Mulvale Baptist Church in Collettsville, NC where they have lived since 1998. Donna enjoys spending time with her family, horseback riding, kayaking and hiking.

Mark Cook

Minister of Music

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Niki Carpenter

Youth Ministry Director

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Dawn Dillard

Custodian

Dawn is a native of Lenoir, North Carolina, and a graduate of West Caldwell High School. Dawn accepted Christ as her Savior in 1996, a decision that has shaped every part of her life. She is blessed to be married to the love of her life, Bryan Dillard, and thankful for a daughter, Caydance. Family is one of God’s greatest gifts. Professionally, she works full-time for a nonprofit organization where she enjoys serving and helping others. Her faith and community are very important, and she is grateful to be part of the family at Meadowbrook Baptist Church. One of her favorite Bible verses is Psalm 56:4: “In God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me.” This verse reminds me daily to place my trust fully in the Lord.