Staff - Southeast Baptist Church

David Little – Pastor

Rev. David Little joined the staff of Southeast Baptist Church as Senior Pastor in October 2026. A native of Clayton, North Carolina, David has been serving in ministry since 2009. He has served as a youth pastor at Brush Creek Baptist Church in Bear Creek, NC, and First Baptist Church in Four Oaks, NC, before serving as Senior Pastor of Littleton Baptist Church for eight years.

David graduated from Wingate University in 2010 with a Bachelor of Science in Human Services and from Campbell University Divinity School in 2013 with a Master of Arts in Christian Education.

David has a deep passion for preaching and teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ and believes that the church is called to help people take their next step of faith, no matter their age or stage of life. He believes every person has a place in the life and ministry of the church, and that children and young people are not simply the future of the church, they are part of the church today.

At the heart of David’s ministry is Jesus’ call to love one another and to go and make disciples. He is passionate about building a church where people are known, loved, welcomed, and encouraged to grow in their relationship with Christ. He is also passionate about helping the church become a place where people can openly talk about mental health, find support in times of struggle, and experience the love and grace of Christ in the midst of life’s challenges.

David is married to his wonderful wife, Sara, and they have been married since 2019. In 2023, David and Sara were blessed through the adoption of their son, Lucas. Being his parents has been one of the greatest joys of their lives, and David especially enjoys watching Lucas grow, learn, and discover the world around him.

Outside of ministry, David enjoys attending Carolina Hurricanes games, riding roller coasters, watching movies, reading a good book, and spending time with Sara and Lucas.

Rubianne Ochs – Music Director

Rubianne is a recent graduate of Brevard College, where she majored in Vocal Performance. She loves to provide musical avenues to all people, of all ages, that may yearn for the ability and opportunity to worship God through music.

Scott Bennett – Youth Director

Scott has been a member of Southeast Baptist Church since 1982. He has worked with the youth since 2017. He enjoys photography and is an avid automotive enthusiast. He works at Bill Black Chevrolet Cadillac, resides in Julian, and has two sons, Tyler and Jon.

Tyson Hankins – Pianist

Tyson has been a part of the music ministry since 2004. His ministry of music and his eagerness to serve others has been a blessing to Southeast. He also works at Elon University in the Music Department and Performing Arts Department. Tyson is an accomplished pianist and musician. He is a graduate of Jacksonville University with a BM degree in Piano Performance and Composition/Theory and a 2007 graduate of UNC-Greensboro with a MM degree in Piano Accompanying and Chamber Music. He enjoys playing for community theater and musicals. He, his wife Caroline, his daughter Molly, and his son Carson live in Greensboro.