Senior Pastor

jeff@sandhillschurch.org

(803) 699-7112

Educational History - BSBA- Appalachian State University, Master of Divinity- Columbia International University, Doctor of Ministry- Columbia International University

Ministry Experience - Church Planter and Pastor of Sandhills Community Church since January 1998

Family Info - Married to Michelle Thomas Philpott since May 1993; Callie 3/11/1999; Tyler 11/19/2001; cat with the both creative and original name of "Kitty"

How Long At Sandhills? - Forever

What Does Jeff Actually Do? - At some point, nearly everything. Primary responsibility for teaching, leading, etc.

Youth and Family Pastor

chris@sandhillschurch.org

(803) 699-7112

Educational History - Undergraduate degree in Family and Church Education/Minor in outdoor leadership from CIU; Former Ocean lifeguard and EMT! (Isn't he well versed?)

Children's Ministry Director

cleo@sandhillschurch.org

(803) 699-7112

Educational History - Booker T. Washington High; Benedict College (BA) Elementary Education; Masters + 30 - University of South Carolina (Reading); Additional Graduate Certification – Principal & Supervision: College of Charleston; (Retired from Richland School District One as Principal of South Kilbourne Elementary School, grades Child Development through Grade 5

Ministry Experience - Zion Baptist Church: Church Orientation Class; Deaconess Board, Missionary Society, VBS Teacher; Sunday School Teacher, Asst. Superintendent of Sunday School; Musical Choir; 10 Year Concert Ministry: The Intercessions (traveled throughout SC in concert, and as far as Manhattan, NY; Eastwood Baptist Church: Adult Sunday School Teacher, Women’s Missionary Society, Musical How Long At Sandhills? - 4 years

What Does Cleo Actually Do? - Oversee the Children’s Ministry at Sandhills to include the Nursery, Preschool, and Children’s Church (infants 0 – age 11 grade 5).  

Two of my favorite Bible verses   

• “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Phil. 4:13
• “The Lord is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear?” Psalm 27:1

(Just thought I’d throw that in.)

Worship Leader

jac@sandhillschurch.org

(803) 699-7112

Educational History - B.A. Music Education – Southern Wesleyan University; Master of Music – University of South Carolina; Working on a Doctor of Musical Arts at U.S.C.

Ministry Experience - 4 years of full time worship leading/ many years of part time and praise band experience.

Family Info - Susan (wife); Julia (daughter)

How Long At Sandhills? - Almost 2 years

What Does Jac Actually Do? Organize and lead the music for weekend services and assist the pastor in planning and implementing weekend worship services; Help develop the youth praise team; Assist the sound team leader in the training process; Lead the Kindness Outreach team and help organize Outreach events.

Administrator

brett@sandhillschurch.org

(803) 699-7112

Educational History - B.A. in Music – Lander University

Ministry Experience - 2 years of full time worship leading/ administration - Willow Lake Church, Blythewood, SC; 2 years part time/full time administration at Sandhills Community Church

Family Info - Debbye (wife); We used to have a cat, but we're not very good with pets. We've opted to stop taking them in. 

How Long At Sandhills? - 2 years

What Does Brett Actually Do? - Administers church business, communications, website and anything else anyone can think of; Anything the staff dosen't want to do; Also known as Jeff's secretary (although I prefer lackey - sounds more accurate!)