Dr. Demetric Cooley leads our choir and worship team. He is a teacher at Earl Travillion Attendance Center. A native of Lumberton, MS, he currently resides in Hattesburg . He attended Pearl River Community College majoring in Music Education. He received a BMEd from USM,  and an MMEd. from WCU. He received a Doctorate of Music from Higher Calling Bible College and Seminary. His pastimes include fishing for crabs on the Coast and traveling. Contact Demetric at demetric.cooley@38thavenuebaptist.org..

David Hulsey was born in Richton, MS, and adopted at 13 months of age to a couple in Carterville, MS. He graduated from Petal High School, William Carey College, and New Orleans Baptist Seminary. He was called by God to a church-related vocation while a student at William Carey University.
He has served churches in South Carolina, Alabama, and Mississippi as Minister of Education and Senior Adults for the last 58 years. He is married to Carolyn Hulsey. They have two sons and four grandchildren. His desire is to help senior adults have a full and meaningful life.

Jennifer serves as Administrative Assistant in our church office. She has an extensive background in marketing and office management. Please contact her with any questions or to volunteer.

Karen relocated to Hattiesburg from North Carolina, and has lived in a variety of places, including overseas.  She graduated with a BA in Bible from Columbia International University, holds two Masters in Education from the University of Phoenix, and has completed some courses at NOBTS. She has a heart for internationals and teaching the Bible. In her free time, she likes to cook and read.