Dan MesserDAN MESSER has been called by Locust Hill Baptist Church, Travelers Rest, to serve as minister to senior adults. Messer also serves as the director of Hispanic ministries for Greenville Baptist Association.
Kevin KogerKEVIN KOGER has been called as pastor of Peoples Baptist Church, Greer. Previously, he served as interim administrator at First Baptist Church, Greer. He is the executive director for Greater Spartanburg Ministries, a multi-denominational nonprofit Christian service organization. A graduate of Clemson University and Erskine Seminary, Koger and his wife Kath, have two daughters, Kayla and Abigail.
Matt WaltonMATT WALTON was called as minister of students at First Baptist Church, Florence, Jan. 22. A graduate of Gardner-Webb University, he previously served in North Carolina as student minister. Walton and his wife Heather are moving to Florence from Shelby, N.C.
Randall RunionRANDALL RUNION is the new pastor of Switzer First Baptist Church, Woodruff. Previously, he served Midway Baptist Church, Kershaw. Runion and his wife Donna have four children. An installation service was held Feb. 19. Participants included George Norris and James Sloan, director of missions, Woodruff Baptist Association.