Jerusalem Way of the Cross Church of Christ, Inc.

Elder Charles Winfred Hairston, Sr. was born Monday, October 22, 1962 in Danville, Virginia to the late Bishop C.W. Hairston and the late Missionary Dorothy S. Hairston, the second of seven children.  He was raised and schooled in Rocky Mount, Virginia and graduated from Franklin County High School in June of 1980.  Elder Hariston enjoyed sports and was an active football player.  After graduation, he went full time working with the family business, Rocky Mount Paving Company.

Elder Hairston was baptized in water in the name of Jesus on Sunday, July 2, 1972 by his father, Bishop C.W. Hairston. He confessed to receiving the Precious Gift of the Holy Ghost. At an early age, Elder Hairston played the drums for the congregation and the choirs. The Lord blessed his musical talents to develop skillfully he played the organ an piano and was the lead musician in the church for many years. He played and continues to play for each choir, for Sunday School, Morning Worship, Sunday Night Services, Wednesday night Prayer, Saturday Morning Prayer, whenever service is going on, Elder Charles can be depended upon to be there.  

On Saturday, April 7, 1984, Elder Hairston married the former Anita Hash.  To their union, four sons were born: Charles Jr., Andrew, Nicholas and William. The entire family is faithful and dedicated to the service of the Lord.

 Elder Hairston was ordained an Elder of the Way of the Cross Churches of Christ, International on Wednesday, June 24, 2009 in the 65^th Holy Convocation held in Richmond, Virginia. In addition to being the Associate Elder of the Jerusalem Way of the Cross Church and in charge of the musical department, Elder Hairston is a faithful Sunday School member, served on the Deacon Board, plays for and sings with the Pastor’s Choir, President & organist for the Jubilee Choir, serves on the cleaning committee and is a Saved, Sanctified, Safe, Dedicated, Loyal and Professional Church Bus Driver! 

 He delights himself in serving and doing for others. He is and has always been known for his humble spirit, his commitment and his dependability, an attribute that spreads throughout each of his children.