Name: Shateara Hall

Name: Jeremy Jones

Name: Ellen Moore

Name: James Moore

Name: Mel Pearson

Name: Scott Pearson

Name: Jessica Bell

From:Summerville

Profession: Teacher

Ministry Passion? No answer

Why Second Church? My husband is Catholic and I am Baptist. We are looking for a church to blend faiths and raise our child

Random Fact: Have been a small group Bible study leader

 

Name: Keith Bell

From: McMechen, WV

Profession: Professor at Citadel

Ministry Passion?

Why Second Church? A new faith and like the pastor

Random Fact:

 

Name: Halley Black

From: Easley, SC

Profession: Student

Ministry Passion?

Why Second Church? Location and community fellowship outside of Sunday Service

Random Fact:

 

Name: Robert (Bob) Hoffman

From: St. Cloud, MN

Profession: Civil Engineer

Ministry Passion?

Why Second Church? Pastor

Random Fact: Have served as Chairman of Missions and Chairman of Board of Trustees in other churches

 

Name: Sharon Hoffman

From: St. Cloud, MN

Profession: Retired College Administrator

Ministry Passion?

Why Second Church? Cress Darwin, building and people

Random Fact:

 

Name: Jonathan King (Jon)

From: Montgomery , TX

Profession: Air Force Officer

Ministry Passion?

Why Second Church? Events (Talks on Tap, Koinonia, Life Groups) Colin, Church’s website and heritage, focused sermons

Random Fact:

 

Name: Laura King

From: Spanaway, Wa

Profession: Edward Jones BOA

Ministry Passion?

Why Second Church? Website

Random Fact:

 

Name: Andrew James Manett (AJ)

From: Bryan, OH

Profession: Psychiatrist

Ministry Passion?

Why Second Church? Invited to come with girlfriend (Halley Black) enjoyed proactive attitude and traditional worship

Random Fact:

 

Name: Celeste Pottier

From: Prescott, AR

Profession: English Professor at CSU

Ministry Passion?

Why Second Church? Friendly people, more contemporary outlook (seemingly)

Random Fact:

 

Name: Brady Quirk-Garvan

From: Boston, MA/Ithacca, NY

Profession: Financial Planner

Ministry Passion?

Why Second Church? Preaching, welcomeness upon visiting, and direction church is moving

Random Fact:

 

Name: Luke Whisnant

From: Charlotte/Greenville, NC

Profession: College Professor

Ministry Passion?

Why Second Church? Service and the people

Random Fact: Strong interest in early Christianity, historical Jesus, and textual approaches to scripture

 

Name: Scott Burroughs

Name: Mike Partain

Name: Carter and Elinor Fox

Name: Peter Rupert

Name: Carrie King

Name: Charlie Watts Name: Susan Watts

Name: Erica Slowik

Name: Heidi

Name: Marie Pelzer

Name:Ryan Rebuck

Name: Pat McKevlin

Name: Don McLaurin

Hometown: Myrtle Beach, SC

Ministry Passion:Applying Biblical principles to real world situations in the context of a world view that holds that all that the Bible affirms is true. I especially am interested in helping business people and other understand that business is a true calling and, therefore, a Godly endeavor when done with His glory in mind.

Random Facts: I am the only male in my family, going back to my Dad, his brothers and all of my first and second cousins, who did not go to Clemson - I went to USC and have, therefore, had lots of opportunities to practice humility.

I chose 2nd Presbyterian because the Christ centeredness of Cress' sermons and the obvious Christian commitment of the members whom I have met or heard speak.

 

Name: Randy ThorpeName: Susan Thorpe

Name: Christina Smith

Job: Teacher

Ministry Passion: Still figuring it out.

I chose 2nd Presbyterian because it felt like home.

 

 

Name: Lou Fabian

Hometown: Doylestown, PA

Job: Interactive Project Manager at Rawle Murdy 

Ministry Passion: Using the church as a vehicle to give back to the community.

I chose 2nd Presbyterian because it had by far, the best people, congregation and services I saw while I was church shopping.

 

Name: Tina Smith

*born in Pittsburgh, PA a long time ago;raised in BEthesda, MD. I lived in Washington, DC for 30 years and moved here just in time for Hurrican Hugo in 1989.

 

Job: RN in the Medical Recordes department of MUSC

Ministry Passion: Not sure yet! One of my reasons for joining was to find an avenue where I could volunteer or serve the church and community in some capacity.

Random Fact: My husband and I were married in Washington on the same day as the Watergate break-in.

We have 2 wonderful daughters who are my best friends, one beautiful granddaughter, 3 years old, another on the way, a terrific son-in-law, 2 cats and one dog. I am very blessed! I chose 2nd Presbyterian because of the members and Rev. Darwin. Everyone was so welcoming, it just felt lke a good 'fit'.

Name: ReJeanna Walters

*Became a member in October 2008.

*Moved from US Virgin Islands after 13 years of island living.

*Chose Charleston for its charm, gorgeous weather and architecture; “its like walking thru a history book “

*Chose Second Presbyterian Church because the Holy Spirit led me.

*My passion is working with children, riding horses and traveling.

*Current Missions include; Art Thru the Eyes of a Child Project , serving the homeless and the Graveyard Project  

*I am the youngest of 4 and my Mother and family of 24 reside in Indiana

 

Name: Ani Lees

 

 

 

 

 

Name: Becky Johnson

 

 

 

 

 

Name: Becky Sibley

Hometown:  Haddonfield, New Jersey
Job:  Stay at home mom and full time student getting my Master's Degree at The Citadel
Ministry Passion:  Anything with kids
Why Second Church?  I like the more traditional service and everyone was so friendly.
Random Fact:  I teach riding lessons and before we moved to Charleston I owned a small horse breeding business.

 
Bruce Sibley
Hometown:  Shiloh, New Jersey
Job:  Tennis Pro and a full time student at Charleston Southern finishing up his Bachelor's Degree.
Ministry Passion:  Would love to travel to exotic places on short mission trips.
Why Second Church:  I  wanted to be at a larger church where there would be other kids for our son to grow up with.
Random Fact:  He runs marathons and competes in triathlons.  

Name: Paula Ockerman

 

 

 

 

 

Name: Roger Smith

 

 

 

 

 

Name: Troy Ockerman

 

 

 

 

Name: Megan Gwinn. Hometown: Laurens, SC
Job: Student at College of Charleston
Ministry Passion:: Missions and working in the Community, Children
Why Second Church? It became my Second Home literally with PSA there was a warmth and sense of comfort and home that was missing everywhere else.

Random Facts: member of Zeta Tau Alpha at the College of Charleston

 

 

Randy Cook

Ministry Passion: 

Why Second Church? 

 

 

J. Aaron Nelson Jr., Hometown:  Clinton, S.C.
Job: Student at Charleston Law
Ministry Passion: Knobs at El Cid
Why Second Church?  The church is big enough that it can make a large impact on the community, but small enough that I can have a big role in that impact.
Random Facts:  Citadel Class of 2008.

 

David C. Woodard, Jr, Hometown: Barnwell, Lived in Columbia since 1975 till end Dec. 2007
Job: Teacher CCSD: Band Director C.E. Williams Middle
Ministry Passion: Church Music, both Vocal and Instrumental
Why Second Church?  I came in Labor Day Sunday Heard the Choir and saw there were Few Men, but a quality section, was impressed by organ playing of Choir Master, and charasmatic leadership of pastor and staff.  Oh and the Church's Acoustics: WOW
Random Facts: Former Drum Major, USC-Carolina Band 1976-78
Former Director, Irmo Middle 1980-'05, Irmo High 05-06, 06-07, 0708
Interim Director of Music: 1st Baptist Church, Barnwell: Feb 1978-July 1978
Greenlawn Baptist: Aug. 1979-May 1980
Director of Music: 1st Baptist Church, West Columbia: Fall 1980-Feb .1984
Bass Section Leader, Shandon Presbyterian, 1986 - Dec. 2007

Debbie Seabrook

Ministry Passion: 

Why Second Church? 

 

 

 

Gwen Egolf

 

Ministry Passion: 

Why Second Church? 

 

 

Mary Jacob McKinley

 

Ministry Passion: 

Why Second Church? 

 

 

Nick Mccarley, Hometown: Knoxville TN

Job: Student

Ministry Passion: Social Works

Why Second Church? I'm a big tent guy, and not a literal interpretationalist and I enjoy 2nd's big tent and Presbyterianism's acceptance and engouragement of the use of the intellect.

Random Facts: I coached and worked at my alma mater for 4 years before going back to school.

Reid Kirkpatrick

 

 

 

 

 

Will Green

Richard Freeman

Ministry Passion: To learn more about Bible, get involved with the church, and help others.
Why Second Church? Rev. Darwin and the congregation.