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STAFF
THE REV. ERIC FINK - PASTOR
Pastor Eric has been Grace's spiritual leader since 1994. A native of Faith, NC, he is a 1984 graduate of Davidson College and 1994 graduate of the Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary (M. Div.) Prior to seminary, he received his graduate degree in mathematics from the University of Virginia, teaching at Wake Forest University and leading a Summer Adventures program for the NC School of Science and Math. He is a former summer staff member at Lutheridge, where he directed the camp's youth wilderness programs and special program for developmentally-disabled adults. Pastor Eric is active in the Prosperity community and in the church at-large, currently serving as Dean of the SC Synod's Heartland Conference. He has been a two-term board member for Lutheran Family Services of the Carolinas and served as pastoral advisor for SC Lutheran Men in Mission. Locally, he is active in the Mid-Carolina Ministerial Association and the Newberry Interfaith Community Services. He serves as a member of the Newberry County First Steps Board and coordinates the Mid-Carolina Middle School release-time Bible class and High School baccalaureate service.
LYNDA COUNTS - CHURCH SECRETARY
 | Lynda Counts is our church secretary, and we are fortunate to share her secretarial skills with her home congregation, Wightman Methodist, also in Prosperity. Her normal office hours at Grace are 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. |
G.W. COOPER - CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS ADMINISTRATOR
| George W. Cooper - better known by his nickname "Chop" - serves as administrator of Grace Christian Schools, handling all administrative responsibilities. He retired after teaching 30 years in Batesburg-Leesville schools. He has served on the Christian School Board since its inception and is a member of Grace congregation. |  - |
SARAH EARGLE - PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR
| PHOTO COMING SOON! | Sarah Eargle is director of Grace Christian Preschool and responsible for all Preschool operations. She is also lead teacher for one of the 3-year-old classes. Sarah has been a member of our Preschool staff for four years. She is an active member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Prosperity and the daughter of retired Lutheran minister, the Rev. Pierce Evans. She is a graduate of Appalachian State University with a masters from USC. She is married to David Eargle, and both of their children have been students in the Preschool program at Grace. |
KELLI FOWLER - AFTERSCHOOL MINISTRY DIRECTOR
| As director of Grace Afterschool Ministry, Kelli Fowler is responsible for all Afterschool operations. Kelli is in her second year of providing leadership for the Afterschool Program and was a member of the Afterschool staff before assuming the Director's position. Kelli has two children: one in the Preschool and one in the Afterschool. |  |
EDDIE RIVERS - CHOIRMASTER & ORGANIST
 | Eddie Rivers is our choirmaster and organist and provides music for worship services. He leads the Adult Choir and is a member of Grace. In addition, he serves as organist and interim Director of Music at Wightman United Methodist in Prosperity. |
CRAIG FARR - GROUNDSKEEPER
 | Craig Farr is our groundskeeper and a member of Grace. |
TIM HARMON - CUSTODIAN
| Tim Harmon provides custodial services for the church and parish building. Tim grew up in Grace congregation and remains a member of his home church. |  |
