Our Staff

Senior Pastor: Paul Service
Pastor Paul and his wife Kristy are both graduates of Southern Wesleyan University. Pastor Paul has been in ministry for 26 years and most recently served in Ohio. He has also served in ministry in North Carolina and New York. Paul and Kristy have two adult children, Emily and Jordan and two grandchildren.  Emily serves as a Worship Leader at the Marysville campus of Cypress Wesleyan in Ohio. Jordan is married to Hollie, and they live in Delaware, Ohio. Pastor Paul’s ministry passion is helping people to discover a lifelong relationship with Jesus.

Katherine Amerson, Worship Leader and Josh Amerson, Sound Technician

Katherine and Josh met at SWU and connected through their mutual love for traveling and leading worship with the Southern Wesleyan University Singers. Katherine graduated and joined our staff as worship leader in May 2021. In addition to worship, Katherine also feels called to ministry through education. She is a full-time kindergarten teacher in Pickens County and is also pursuing a masters degree in literacy. Katherine is passionate about developing relationships and pointing others to Christ through her love of music.
 
Josh is currently completing his final semester at SWU and plans to pursue a masters degree in music. He serves as our church’s sound coordinator, and also jumps in to play drums and sing with the worship team when needed. Josh lives in the cottage, where Katherine will join him after their wedding in July 2023!

Carlos Garcia, Children’s and Youth Pastor

Pastor Carlos is from Asheboro, NC and graduated from Southern Wesleyan University in May 2023.
He is excited to begin this new journey in ministry!