The Community of Hope is a resource for the administrative ministry and organization of the Presbytery, as required by the Book of Order.
Membership consists of a Moderator and representatives from the Stewardship and Finance Ministry Team, Personnel Ministry Team, Nominating and Representation Committee, the Permanent Judicial Commission and the Trustees of the Presbytery.
Hope Moore & Iris Rose – Co-Moderators, Community of Hope
Board of Pensions and Health Insurance: Pastors needing help with BOP or health insurance issues should call the office for personalized assistance navigating the system. Contact Rose Lemmons-Berry with questions.
Stewardship & Finance Ministry Team
Six Members
Hope Moore & Iris Rose – Co-Moderators
Staff: Presbytery Executive; Rev. Dr. David Bender, Stated Clerk; Rose Lemmons-Berry, Presbytery Business Administrator
| Class of 2025 | Term | Class of 2026 | Class of 2027 | Term | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rev. Steve Simon (Honorably Retired) | 2 | Hope Moore - Budget (Tirzah Y) | 2 | Clark Moore -Budget (Unity Fort Mill) | |
| Tim Cureton (Pleasant Ridge( | 2 | Eddie Lee -Budget (First York) | |||
Personnel Ministry Team
Three Members
Rev. Dr. Jeff Bryan – Moderator
Staff: Presbytery Executive; Rev. Dr. David Bender, Stated Clerk
| Class of 2025 | Term | Class of 2026 | Term | Class of 2027 | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rev. Dr. Jeff Bryan (Oakland Avenue) | 2 | Rev. Dr. Joanne Sizoo (Grace Y) | 1 | Iris Rose (First - Rock Hill) | 2 |
Nominating & Representation Committee
Six Members
Doug Macdonald – Moderator
Staff: Presbytery Executive; Rev. Dr. David Bender, Stated Clerk
| Class of 2025 | Term | Class of 2026 | Term | Class of 2027 | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rev. Letarshia Robinson (Oakland Avenue) | 1 | Doug Macdonald (Liberty Hill) | 2 | Leland Summers (Grace L) | 2 |
| Karen Holt (First – Rock Hill) | 1 | Rev. Remi Flaherty (Purity) | 1 | Holly Furr (Lancaster First) | 1 |
Permanent Judicial Commission
Nine Members, 6 year term, 4 or 5 Teaching Elders and 4 or 5 Ruling Elders. 2 years off before re-election. Maintain history of three previous classes. Elect own Moderator and Clerk
Vacant – Moderator
Staff: Presbytery Executive; Rev. Dr. David Bender, Stated Clerk
| Class of 2020 | Class of 2022 | Class of 2024 | Class of 2026 | Class of 2028 | Class of 2030 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geoff Dunn (Purity) | Marie McCarter (Tirzah Y) | Iris Rose (First Rock Hill) | Brian Wilson (Grace Y) | Kay Nivens (First - York) | Mark Verdery (Unity) |
| Tyre Lee (Purity) | Spratt White (Unity) | Ann White (Member At Large) | Clarkson McDow (Oakland Avenue) | Adrienna Witherspoon (Douglas) | Robin Rogers (Hermon) |
| Rev. Bob Moss (HR, Deceased) | Rev. Dr. Joanne Sizoo (Grace Y) | Tyre Lee (Purity) | Freddy Faircloth (First - Rock Hill) | Rev. Dr. Joanne Sizoo (Grace Y) |
Presbytery Trustees
3 members
| Class of 2025 | Class of 2026 | Class of 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Spratt White (Unity) | Robert Folks (Lancaster First) | Freddy Faircloth (First - Rock Hill) |
