PASTORS
Dr. Brett Golson
Pastor
Brett serves co-pastor of HubCity Baptist, bringing a heart for missions, leadership, and biblical teaching. He is also Vice President of Strategic Operations at William Carey University. Brett earned a B.S. from the University of Southern Mississippi, a B.A. from William Carey, and three graduate degrees—M.Div., Th.M., and Ph.D.—from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.
Before joining Carey in 2012, Brett pastored full‑time and taught as an adjunct professor at Mississippi State University. His passion for the Great Commission has fueled thirty‑five international mission trips and countless domestic journeys.
At Carey, Brett chaired the Christian Ministries department, where he spearheaded the Cross‑Cultural Business Management major (in partnership with the School of Business), the Christian Ministries major, the Arabic Language & Culture program, and the Intercultural Studies double‑major track. He later served as Dean of the Cooper School and Vice President for Church Relations and continues to teach as a full professor.
Brett and his wife, Karen, have four married children and a growing tribe of eleven grandchildren. They love opening their home to church members and college students—usually with good coffee and better stories. Whether in the pulpit, the classroom, or the backyard, Brett’s heartbeat is simple: glorify Christ and equip His people for gospel mission.
Dr. Brett Golson
Pastor
Brett serves co-pastor of HubCity Baptist, bringing a heart for missions, leadership, and biblical teaching. He is also Vice President of Strategic Operations at William Carey University. Brett earned a B.S. from the University of Southern Mississippi, a B.A. from William Carey, and three graduate degrees—M.Div., Th.M., and Ph.D.—from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.
Before joining Carey in 2012, Brett pastored full‑time and taught as an adjunct professor at Mississippi State University. His passion for the Great Commission has fueled thirty‑five international mission trips and countless domestic journeys.
At Carey, Brett chaired the Christian Ministries department, where he spearheaded the Cross‑Cultural Business Management major (in partnership with the School of Business), the Christian Ministries major, the Arabic Language & Culture program, and the Intercultural Studies double‑major track. He later served as Dean of the Cooper School and Vice President for Church Relations and continues to teach as a full professor.
Brett and his wife, Karen, have four married children and a growing tribe of eleven grandchildren. They love opening their home to church members and college students—usually with good coffee and better stories. Whether in the pulpit, the classroom, or the backyard, Brett’s heartbeat is simple: glorify Christ and equip His people for gospel mission.
Dr. Thomas McSwain
Pastor
Thomas is a pastor, professor, and author who lives out his calling in the Pine Belt, across the state of Mississippi, and any place God commissions him to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ. In addition to serving as one of the pastors of HubCity, he is the Pastor of Old Hopewell Baptist Church in Collins, MS. Previously, he was senior pastor of two other churches in Hattiesburg, MS and in Thomasville, N.C.
Thomas earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from William Carey University in 1998. He furthered his education at Grand Canyon University with a Master of Arts degree in Christian Studies and a Doctor of Education degree in Organizational Leadership.
He is a certified mentor with New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary for one-on-one discipleship. With Christ’s church as his passion, Thomas serves as a licensed trainer for Send Network of the North American Mission Board. He has served as Vice President of Baptist Medical and Dental Missions International in Honduras, Nicaragua, and Guatemala. McSwain also served in the U.S. Army’s 82nd Airborne Division, including a tour of duty in Operation Enduring Freedom. He is a member of the Board of Directors for Homes of Hope based in Lamar County.
He authored a book, “Don’t Fight the Darkness,” with a foreword by Dr. Fred Luter, past President of the Southern Baptist Convention. He is currently working on academic pieces, devotionals, as well as a collection of children’s books. Thomas serves as the Director of the Robert Whitehead Christian Leadership Institute at William Carey University and as an Assistant Professor of Religion.
Thomas and his wife, Sonya, have been married for 30 years. They raised four children together, embracing their role to teach and train their children in the way of God.
Dr. Thomas McSwain
Pastor
Thomas is a pastor, professor, and author who lives out his calling in the Pine Belt, across the state of Mississippi, and any place God commissions him to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ. In addition to serving as one of the pastors of HubCity, he is the Pastor of Old Hopewell Baptist Church in Collins, MS. Previously, he was senior pastor of two other churches in Hattiesburg, MS and in Thomasville, N.C.
Thomas earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from William Carey University in 1998. He furthered his education at Grand Canyon University with a Master of Arts degree in Christian Studies and a Doctor of Education degree in Organizational Leadership.
He is a certified mentor with New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary for one-on-one discipleship. With Christ’s church as his passion, Thomas serves as a licensed trainer for Send Network of the North American Mission Board. He has served as Vice President of Baptist Medical and Dental Missions International in Honduras, Nicaragua, and Guatemala. McSwain also served in the U.S. Army’s 82nd Airborne Division, including a tour of duty in Operation Enduring Freedom. He is a member of the Board of Directors for Homes of Hope based in Lamar County.
He authored a book, “Don’t Fight the Darkness,” with a foreword by Dr. Fred Luter, past President of the Southern Baptist Convention. He is currently working on academic pieces, devotionals, as well as a collection of children’s books. Thomas serves as the Director of the Robert Whitehead Christian Leadership Institute at William Carey University and as an Assistant Professor of Religion.
Thomas and his wife, Sonya, have been married for 30 years. They raised four children together, embracing their role to teach and train their children in the way of God.
