About Us

Welcome to Free Chapel

Our Mission

Our mission is to glorify God by making disciples of Jesus Christ through worship, fellowship, discipleship, ministry, and missions. We strive to be a church that reflects the love of Christ to our community and beyond.

Our Vision

We envision a church family that is passionate about God, committed to His Word, and dedicated to reaching the lost. We aim to be a beacon of hope in Goldsboro and Wayne County, transforming lives through the power of the Gospel.

What We Believe

As a Pentecostal Free Will Baptist church, we hold to fundamental Christian beliefs:

The Bible is the inspired and infallible Word of God
Salvation by grace through faith in Jesus Christ
The Trinity - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
The baptism of the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in tongues
Divine healing through the atonement of Christ
The imminent return of Jesus Christ
Water baptism by immersion
The Lord's Supper as a memorial of Christ's sacrifice

Meet Our Pastors and Staff

Pastor Ronnie Weaver

Lead Pastor Ronnie Weaver has faithfully served the Body of Christ for more than 50 years, bringing God's Word with passion, depth, and unwavering dedication. A native of Goldsboro and a graduate of Heritage Bible College, Pastor Ronnie has devoted his life to building strong, Spirit-led church that reaches both the current and next generation.

Past Ronnie is married to his wife, Teresa, and together they have 2 sons, Adam and Ryan. Adam and his wife Emily are the parents of daughters Ryleigh and Bristol. Ryan and his wife Shannon have 4 children: daughters Alexa and Macy, and sons Tanner and Weston.

Pastor Dane Williford

Rev. Dane Williford serves as Associate Pastor at Free Chapel, where he and his family have been members since 2015. He is married to his wife, Leigh Ann, and they have two children, Garrett and Aubrey.

In addition to his pastoral role, Rev. Williford is an Agriculture Teacher and FFA Advisor at Princeton High School. He has a deep passion for leading people to Christ and for intentional discipleship. Outside of ministry and teaching, he enjoys sports, hunting, and fishing, and is a devoted NC State fan.

Dane looks forward to walking alongside you as you grow in your spiritual journey and become a vibrant part of the Free Chapel family.

Pastor Eddie Taylor

Rev. Eddie Taylor serves as the Youth and Children’s Pastor at Free Chapel, where he has been a member since 2024 and his wife to be Ellen grew up going.

In addition to his pastoral role, Rev. Taylor is a painter for Johnston County Public Schools. He has a vision of leading the next generation to Christ and raising up next generation leaders. He enjoys refereeing soccer and playing and watching basketball and cheering on the NC State Wolfpack.

Eddie is really excited about this new season of his life, and being part of a team of great leaders who share the same vision and passion for ministry as he does.

Jennifer Holley

Jennifer has served as Worship Leader at Free Chapel Church since January 2025. She is married to her husband, Lee, and together they have three children: Ella Rose, Emory, and Elijah.

Jennifer also serves her community as a Physician Assistant with the Johnston County Public Health Department, where she practices family medicine. In addition, she is the Regional NCAPA Chapter President for the Central Coastal Plains Association of Physician Assistants (CCPAPA).

Outside of ministry and medicine, Jennifer enjoys supporting her children’s activities, cheering on the Princeton Bulldogs and NC State Wolfpack, and helping coach the Princeton Hunter Safety Team.

Jennifer is passionate about creating worship that speaks to people of all ages. She leads a wide range of musical styles at Free Chapel so that every generation can connect with God during worship.