ADAM and KRISTIE GARRETT are the new ministers of children at Ebenezer Welcome Baptist Church, Landrum. They are the parents of four children: Lauren, Logan, Asheleigh and Lizzie.
RON LYNCH has been called as pastor of Siloam Baptist Church, Easley. Before entering an itinerant ministry, he was a pastor for more than 20 years. His pastorates included Varennes Heights Baptist Church, Anderson. He has preached in revival meetings throughout the world and led in the establishment of Life Out of Death Ministries.
McKENSEY CAMPBELL began duties as youth/children’s minister at Earle’s Grove Baptist Church, Westminster, May 1. Campbell, a graduate of Fruitland Baptist Bible Institute, previously served as youth minister and interim pastor at Oakway Wesleyan Church.
Chuck KellerCHUCK KELLER of Callison was ordained to the ministry at Bold Spring Baptist Church, Lakelands Baptist Association, April 23. He was licensed to preach by the church last August and has served as its interim pastor since September. Keller attended Piedmont Technical College and is employed by Wesley Commons Retirement Center. Participants in the ordination were David Little, director of missions for Lakelands Association; Bennie Ridlehoover, a former pastor of Bold Spring; and Don Sebastian, a former member of the church.
Phillip HowlePHILLIP HOWLE a native of Greenwood and a graduate of North Greenville University and Southeastern Baptist Seminary, began duties as pastor of Antioch Baptist Church, Edgefield, May 1. He is married to the former Rebecca Willard, also a native of Greenwood and a graduate of Anderson University.