 
John P. Trump, Pastor
Pastor Trump came to us from “up north” 20 years ago after working for two years in the Hurricane Hugo recovery effort. He grew up in Lancaster, PA, and graduated from Muhlenberg College in Pennsylvania where he majored in English literature. He completed a Master of Fine Arts program in playwriting at Columbia University in New York City before going to Yale Divinity School for his Master of Divinity.
Before migrating south, John served parishes in New York City. Pastor Trump devotes his spare time to his family (his wife Beth and their teenage twin sons Noah & Samuel), playwriting and running all over town preparing for his next marathon.
John's favorite Bible verse? From Hebrews: “Run with perseverance the race that is set before you.”
 Sandra Holland
Associate in Ministry for Faith Formation
Sandra joins the staff of St. Andrew's after serving seven years in the Region 9 office of the ELCA and 15 years before that at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Charlotte, NC. Her areas of ministry focus are youth, young adult and ministry of welcome (working with new members). Sandra is a graduate of Lenoir-Rhyne College and a native of Columbia and is happy to be living back in her hometown.
Sandra is married to Scott, who is the pastor of Resurrection Lutheran Church in the Rosewood community, and they have two teenage children, Sarah and Ben. In her free time, Sandra likes to exercise and read.
 Libby Larson
Office Administrator
St. Andrew’s is fortunate indeed to have Libby Larson managing our administrative office.
Libby has a Bachelor’s degree in music education and has for many years worked for and with churches all over the United States.
Married to Joe, she is the proud parent of three adult children, Jenny, Joe and Katie. As a devoted Roman Catholic, Libby volunteers her time at her parish playing keyboard for its Sunday evening mass.
 Jenny Walrath
Director of Music Ministries & Organist
Jenny is a graduate of Wake Forest University with a degree in music education and has been working professionally in church music for more than 20 years. At St. Andrews, Jenny has worked with the handbell choirs, children’s choirs, and an instrumental/vocal ensemble. In addition to serving as Director of Music Ministries, she directs the adult and intermediate handbell choirs and the ensemble. Jenny is married to Ron, and they have two daughters.
 Phillip Jenkins
Director, Parish Choir & Youth Handbell Choir
Phillip is a graduate of the University of Arkansas and the Southwestern Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas, with degrees in choral music education (Bachelor of Science in Education) and voice performance (Master of Music), respectively. He is a former Associate Professor of Music at Newberry College and now works as a real estate broker with Russell & Jeffcoat Real Estate Inc. Phillip has worked professionally in church music for more than three decades.
In addition to his interests in real estate and music, Phillip is known for his pursuits in horticulture.
Seminarians
Every year we are honored to have students from Columbia's Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary assigned to us. Each year we have at least one first-year student assigned to us, focusing on the worship and visitation components of parish life. We also have at least one second-year student assigned to us, focusing on the education component.
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Contact any of our seminarians through the church office. (803) 772-6034 |
Debbie Grabbitan
Sexton
If you appreciate how nice the church looks, thank Debbie. Another Pennsylvanian by birth, Debbie has worked to clean and maintain the church for almost 25 years. She is married to Chuck and is the proud mother of two sons, Brian and Christopher. Her only weakness? Not saying “no!”.
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Call Debbie at (803) 772-6034 |
St. Andrew's is fortunate to have some great folks in its lay leadership ranks. If you have skills that would be beneficial to us in any of these positions and would like to assist, please notify us in the church office. (803) 772-6034
| Congregation Council |
| President |
Ruth Lackstrom |
| Vice President |
Buddy Lewis |
| Secretary |
Jay Folk |
| Treasurer |
Dot Meador |
| Financial Secretary |
Sharon Berger |
| Members At Large |
Curtis Amick |
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Susie Derrick |
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Jay Folk |
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Mari Frye |
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Jan Howell |
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Ruth Lackstrom |
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Jenny Land |
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Adam Lautenschlager |
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Buddy Lewis |
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Beth Mullins |
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Brian Peterson |
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Ron Walrath |
| Committee Leaders |
| Education |
Joyce Shealy, Education Coordinator
Susie Derrick, Council Representative
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| Finance |
Ron Altoff, Chair
Brian Teusink, Council Representative
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| Worship |
Judy Venturella, Chair
Ron Walrath, Ruth Lackstrom, and Brian Peterson, Council Representatives
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| Mutual Ministry |
Trent Shealy, Chair
Ruth Lackstrom, Council Representative |
| Witness & Fellowship |
Curtis Amick, Chair
Jenny Land and John MacKenzie, Council Representative |
| Social Ministry |
Jim Chapman, Chair
John MacKenzie, Council Representative |
| Stewardship |
Sharon Berger and Jay Folk, Council Representatives |
| Property |
Jay Folk and Beth Mullins, Council Representatives |
| Cemetery |
Bobbie Bell & Claude Metts, Co-Chairs
Trent Shealy, Council Representative |
| Vehicle |
David Britt, Chair
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| Youth |
Jenny Land and Tom MacKenzie, Council Representatives
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| Other Staff |
| Nursery Staff |
Shirley Hunter, Nursery Keeper
Susie Derrick, Nursery Coordinator
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Sunday School Superintendent
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