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Dr. Steve Morgan - Senior Pastor
Steve is the Senior Pastor and has been serving Saint Mark since June of 2001. He entered the ministry of the United Methodist Church in 1974 and is an ordained elder in the South Carolina Conference. His appointments in South Carolina have included churches in Newberry, Greeleyville, Gaffney, Spartanburg, Lancaster, and Florence. He also served as Assistant Pastor of the Glasgow Cathedral in Glasgow, Scotland. He has a B.A. from Wofford College, a Master of Divinity from Duke DivinitySchool, and a Doctor of Ministry from Emory University’s Candler School of Theology. He and his wife, Phyllis, have three sons.
Contact Dr. Steve Morgan at or 864-882-2603
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Rev. Jeff Childress - Minister of Congregational Care
Jeff came to Saint Mark in June of 2004. He worked in the machine tool distribution business for eighteen years before serving as Pastor of Salem United Methodist Church. He has a B.S. degree in Administrative Management from Clemson University, a Master of Divinity degree, and a Master of Arts in Counseling Ministry degree from Erskine Theological Seminary. As Minister of Congregational Care, his job involves pastoral care such as hospital, home, and nursing home visits. Besides preaching, he does pastoral counseling and handles visitor and new member relations. He was ordained as a Deacon in the United Methodist Church at the 2008 South Carolina Annual Conference. He and his wife, Delaine, have a son and a daughter.
Contact Rev. Jeff Childress at or 864-882-2603
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Marla Fuller - Minister of Spiritual Formation and Discipleship
Marla came to Saint Mark in 2005. She received a Masters Degree in Music Therapy from Florida State University in 1976, working in the field of mental health for seventeen years. In 2000, she received a Master Degree in Theology (with concentration on spirituality and spiritual direction) from Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California. She is a trained spiritual director. Her duties at Saint Mark include anything related to growing in faith and becoming a devoted disciple of Christ. She plans spiritual formation classes/programs/events, and is a resource to the adult Sunday School classes. She is also responsible for helping individuals “plug in” to Saint Mark through the Saints in Service volunteer ministry. She is the daughter and sister of a United Methodist pastors and is married to Marvin who retired from the textile business.
Contact Marla Fuller at or 864-882-2603
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David Wilcox - Minister of Music
David comes to Saint Mark with more than thirty years of music ministry experience in both the Methodist and Presbyterian churches. He has music degrees from BrevardCollege (Associate of Arts), QueensCollege (Bachelors)and BobJonesUniversity (Masters). He has skills in leading worship, keyboard improvisation, choral conducting and administration. He has been taught as adjunct music faculty at ErskineCollege and AndersonUniversity. He is also the conductor of the Boychoir of the Greater Anderson Musical Arts Consortium and The Key Koraliers. David's vision for his role in church ministry might be summed up in his own statement, "The result of true authentic corporate worship is that God is pleased and His people are changed." David has three adult children, Jonathan, Ian and Darby a grandson Lockaby and a granddaughter Kathryn, born 2/2/10.
Contact David Wilcox at or 864-882-2603
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Donna Poston - Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries
With a Masters Degree in Elementary Education, Donna came to Saint Mark in July of 2003 after having taught first grade for 29 years. She directs all youth activities, the Wings for the Lord youth choir, the Cross Club Wednesday night children's ministry and special events for children. Her goal is to create ways to celebrate God's grace and witness for Jesus Christ through Bible study, worship, missions, fellowship,and christian love. Donna and husband, Russ, have a son and daughter a grandson and granddaughter.
Contact Donna Poston at or 864-882-2603
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Director of Children's Ministries
The Saint Mark Staff Parish Relations Committee is pleased to announce that John Evatt has been appointed as Part-time Interim Director. John will plan and conduct ministries with young families and children up to grade 6. In addition, the Committee has begun a search for a permanent, experienced person in children's Christian education ministries.
Contact John Evatt at jevatt@saintmarkumcseneca.org or 864-882-2603
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Carolynne Nix - Child Development Center Director
Born in Buffalo, NY but raised locally. I am a 1993 high school graduate Qf Walhalla High. I attended Winthrop University tor two years,and later went back to school obtaining my Early Childhood degree from Tri County Technical College in 2001. I have been married to my husband Brian for almost 15 years and we have two beautifu1 girls together ages 10 and 7. I also am privileged with two stepsons age 17. I have Worked closely with the St. Mark family since my employment began in 2004. I have dedicated my time to working with children and enjoy coaching with the Recreational Department as leisure. My family and I are very involved with softball and we enjoy participating and being spectators of many different sports and levels for our children to be exposed for their futures. We attend our family church in Westminster which was founded by my husband"s great grandfather. I am honored to be part of a family that takes a great seriousness in being involved in church and family. I hope to portray some of these values that have been instilled in me in my duties as Director of St. Mark CDC. I have been given great responsibility and honor to be here and I take it quite seriously.
Contact Carolynn Nix at or 864-882-0333
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Faye Monk - Operations Manager
Faye Monk began working at Saint Mark in 1987 and has held several administrative jobs. Her job as Operations Manager consists of building and janitorial management, accounting and financial member contribution control, computer system administrator, and wedding coordinator. Prior to working at Saint Mark, she was a Family and Children’s Service case worker, and worked in a variety of jobs in private industry. She has a BS from Auburn University and studied accounting at LaGrange College. Faye is married to Dan Monk and they have three children. She says, “It is important to understand the vision of the church and embrace it wholeheartedly. Possessing the qualities of trust, honesty, and integrity are a must.”
Contact Faye Monk at or 864-882-2603
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Donna Jaynes - Kitchen Manager
Donna came to Saint Mark in 2001 after serving as a public school lunchroom supervisor. Besides preparing the Church Family Night meals every Wednesday, Donna works cooperatively with other groups to plan and carry out meal service for other events. She also serves as Church Sexton. Donna’s hard work and helpful attitude make her a positive addition to the Saint Mark Staff.
Contact Donna Jaynes at or 864-882-2603
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Karen Holcombe - Administrative Assistant
As Administrative Assistant for Saint Mark UMC since April 2007, Karen welcomes church members and visitors and provides administrative support services for the Saint Mark staff and church family. She is a graduate of Tri-County Technical College with an Associate Degree in Accounting. Previously, Karen worked at Salem UMC in Greenville as secretary/bookkeeper as well as working as a corporate accountant for Insignia Financial Group. She continues to work with her husband, Joe, in their insurance agency and is an active member of Lighthouse Baptist Church in Easley. In Karen’s own words, “ I feel that as an Administrative Assistant of a church you need to make people feel important and not an interruption to your day.”
Contact Karen Holcombe at or 864-882-2603
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Ronnie Little - Part Time Custodian
Ronnie began his second employment at Saint Mark in 2008 and is an upstate native. He is a vital part of keeping our facilities clean and attractive.
Contact Ronnie Little at 864-882-2603
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Janice Pressley - Part Time Custodian
Janice started in the Saint Mark Child Development Center in 1999. She moved to custodial work in 2008. She is a vital part of keeping our facilities clean and attractive.
Contact Janice Pressley at 864-882-2603
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