Meet our leadership
Patrick Dagenhart - Lead Pastor
Patrick Dagenhart and his wife Katie grew up in the Concord/Kannapolis area and graduated from local schools. They have three kids: Marlee, Campbell, and Myla who keep them busy, and humble! Patrick earned a bachelor's degree in Christian Ministry from Southern Wesleyan University and a Master of Divinity from Wesley Seminary of Indiana Wesleyan University. He has served multiple churches in a variety of roles before being called to United, including youth & young adult ministry, discipleship, and worship. Patrick has a passion for seeing people become fully devoted disciples of Jesus who make other disciples of Jesus. In his spare time, Patrick enjoys good movies, especially of the Marvel and Star Wars variety, and relaxing with his family and friends.

Logan Alger - Youth Pastor
Logan grew up in Franklin County Va. where he graduated from Franklin County High School. After HS Logan attended Ferrum College where he played baseball, and then Liberty University. Logan moved to NC in 2017 and met his current wife Jessie-Lynn. They got married in 2021 and are the parents of Archie and Elliana. The Algers enjoy being outside and having family adventures to new playgrounds, and different state parks. Logan first felt the call to ministry in High School and finally submitted to the Holy Spirit and followed God's call on his life in 2024. The Algers have a passion for raising up the next generation of world changing followers of Christ.

Katherine Pace - Congregational Care Pastor
Katherine Pace is a long-standing member at United and has been involved for many years. Katherine actively assists in our Senior Adult Ministries area and is involved in coordinating hospital visitations for families connected to the church.

Katie Dagenhart - Worship Leader
Katie Dagenhart was born and raised in Rowan County and has been a lover of music from a very early age. She is passionate about seeing people connect to God in worship and to each other in community.

Jennifer Mahaley - United Kids Director
Jennifer grew up in the Kannapolis area along with her husband, Michael. Jennifer and Michael have three kids - two who are grown and one who is **almost** grown! Jennifer also serves as the Grammar School Principal at Covenant Classical School in Concord, NC. Jennifer has many years experience as a school teacher and has a passion to see children learn about Jesus and live their lives for him.