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our LEADERSHIP

DAVID O'DELL (Senior Pastor)

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David’s pathway to the calling of senior pastor here at SCCC is a rather interesting one.  After graduating from Berkeley High School, he attended The Citadel, earning Bachelors of Science degrees in Biology and Electrical Engineering and investing those skills in a 29 year career in the public power industry with Santee Cooper.

​David and his family began attending SCCC in 2001.  Prior to being called as senior pastor in September 2016, he served as a church elder, mentor to small group leaders and administrative/finance team leader.

David is attending Rockbridge Seminary, pursuing a Masters of Divinity degree in Pastoral Ministry.  David is married to his high school sweetheart, Kim.  She is a retired nurse with a specialty in pediatrics.  She has a sincere heart for the Lord and is truly blessed with the spiritual gift of hospitality.  David and Kim have two grown children: a daughter, Rebekah, who resides in Columbia, and a son, Ryan, who lives in Moncks Corner.


RICK CRUZ (Worship & DISCIPLESHIP Pastor)

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Rick graduated from Goose Creek High School and received his B.S. in Electrical Engineering degree from the University of South Carolina.  After a career as a systems engineer for the Naval Engineering Center in Charleston for over 12 years, Rick was called to the ministry. He received his Master of Divinity degree from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, NC in 2005. His wife, Michelle, also graduated from GCHS and received her B.S. in Occupational Therapy degree from the Medical University of South Carolina.  She is a Certified Hand Therapist. 

Rick and Michelle have been married for 30 years. They have 3 grown sons (and 2 daughters-in-love) – Joshua (Becca), Matthew (Lindsey) and Stephen.  The family enjoys the outdoors, kayaking, disc golfing, board games and having music jam-sessions whenever they get together.
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Rick has a passion to lead people in genuine worship of our Savior and to help them grow as disciples of Christ. He loves to share the hope of Christ to those who do not know Him.
 

 JEFF MOSS (Student Pastor)

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Pastor Jeff, an alumni of Indian Land HS in the upstate, received a degree in Youth Ministry from North Greenville University in 2008 and a M. Div. in Christian Studies from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2013.
 
Jeff began working with students in his local church at the age of 17. He met his bride Brittany at NGU and were married in June 2009. They have two daughters, Rylee and Saralynn, and one son William. They love outdoors, all kinds of sports, visiting family, and board game nights!
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WAYNE AHL (ELDER)
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​Wayne graduated from Garrett High School and received a B.S. Electrical & Computer Engineering degree from The University of South Carolina in 1982. He retired from Santee Cooper after 30 years and then another 10 utilizing his experience at SERC Reliability Corporation in Charlotte.  Wayne also has construction experience and has built homes and churches. His bride Kim graduated from Goose Creek High School and received a B.S Administrative Management degree from Clemson University in 1981. She is a retired school teacher.

Wayne and his bride have been married more than 38 years and have three grown children, Kirsten, Brooks and Kara, along with two grandchildren (Leighton & Walker). Wayne and Kim have been members of the church since 1997 and have helped with the youth throughout that time. They love the outdoors, watching kids pursue their activities, and helping others.

Wayne has a passion for marriages and young parents with kids. He also serves to maintain the church grounds and resources and encouraging men to be the best they can be in fulfilling their roles.
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MIKE JOHNSON (ELDER)

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    • Mission & Core Values
    • Beliefs
    • Leadership
    • Contact Us
  • New Here?
    • What to Expect
    • Weekly Schedule
    • Guest Connection Card
  • Ministries
    • Children >
      • Weekly Schedule
      • Upcoming Events
      • Forms
      • Photo Gallery
    • Students >
      • Weekly Schedule
      • Upcoming Events
      • Forms
    • Community Groups
    • Ladies Fitness Class
    • Mission Partners >
      • Changed Lives Ministries
      • Legacy Mission International
      • Give to Legacy Mission Intl - Melony Peters
      • Give to Fellowship of Christian Athletes - Jeff Moss
  • Give Online
  • Resources
    • Announcements
    • Online Store
    • RightNow Media Signup
    • Spiritual Gift Assessment
    • Prayer Requests