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Reverend David Griffin
Title: Associate Pastor for Christian Education & Pastoral Care
Cheryl Chastain
Title: Administrative Assistant
Felicia Edwards Dykes
Title: Organist
Felicia was born in Greer, SC. She earned her Bachelor of Music degree at Winthrop University. She also has additional organ and harpsichord studies from Ansbach, Germany. Prior to beginning her ministry here at Greenville ARP in January of 1998, Felicia was a music director in Fort Rucker, Alabama and Illesheim, Germany and a organist/choir/handbell director at Fountain Inn Presbyterian Church. In addition to her duties at our church, she is the accompanist for the Suzuki strings program and has a private piano studio. Felicia lives in Greenville with her husband Mark, and has two daughters, Hannah and Leah.
Did you know that Felicia lived in Germany for 5 years and in South Korea for 1 year?
Randal Gean Ferguson
Title: Director of Music
Randy was born in New Jersey and spent 14 years living in Germany. He attended German schools until 5th grade. He went on to receive his Bachelor degree in Music at USC in 1979 and Master’s in Music in 1981, also from USC. Prior to joining the staff of Greenville ARP in March, 1988, Randy worked at Lake Murray Presbyterian Church. He also teaches school; Southside High School (1986-1995) and Riverside High School (1995 – present). Randy is married to Sabrina and has two daughters, Lindsay and Lauren, who both attend USC. He enjoys playing all kinds of chess including internet and speed chess.
Did you know that Randy is a 4-time South Carolina State Chess Champion?
Brianne Lynch
Title: Nursery
Brianne serves in our Nursery on Sunday mornings and Wednesday nights. She grew up in Gastonia, NC and has recently moved to Greenville. She is married to Chris and has two children; Adrianna (5) and Victoria (4).
Miranda Marsh
Title: Director of Children’s Ministries
Miranda was born in Boone, NC and grew up in Gastonia, NC, attending the First ARP Church of Gastonia. She graduated from Erskine College with a BA in Christian Education in 2002 and a Masters in Practical Ministry with a concentration in Biblical Teaching from Erskine Theological Seminary in 2007. Miranda worked during high school and college as a scorekeeper for basketball, softball, and soccer. She also played softball for the Erskine College Flying Fleet. After serving as a youth intern for two summers, Miranda became a full-time staff member in August of 2002. Her family consists of her mom, Vicki; brother-in-law and sister, Chris & Brianne; two nieces, Adrianna & Victoria; and grandparents. She enjoys Duke basketball, eating at Moe’s and Firehouse Subs, and watching the Chicago Cubs. She hates ice, pickles, and odd numbers.
Did you know that Miranda once applied to be on the Amazing Race (CBS Reality Show)?
Beth McCary
Title: Financial Secretary
Beth was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee where she lived until she moved to Columbia, South Carolina when she was twelve years old. She graduated from the University of South Carolina with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. In 1979 she moved to Greenville and worked as an accountant for Homelite in Greer, for Liberty Life and for Builderway before coming to Greenville ARP in 1994. Here she has gradually taken over more responsibilities through the years. Beth has been married for 29 years and has three children who have all thankfully finally graduated from college!
Did you know that Beth has a twin brother and that she also has boy-girl twins of her own? So, no, twins do not always skip a generation!
Cheri Owensby
Title: Director of Youth Choirs
Jimmy Solesbee
Title: Facilities Manager
Jimmy is the man we go to for the “running needs” of the church. Do we need cups for coffee, or do we need to fix a light, or paint a door? What about the Sunday school materials and the sound for the weddings? For these and many other needs, our man Jimmy is there to assist. Jimmy was born in Spartanburg and grew up loving athletics, and playing sports, and held the position of center in football when he was at Byrnes High School. He has carried this athletic ability with him in coaching sports at many events in Greenville. He officiates for some of the area schools and he loves to tell you about his fun times with the games. Jimmy attended the University of South Carolina and when he is not pursuing athletics, or working here at the church, he is working at Holder Electric as the materials manager. Jimmy and his lovely wife, Carol, have been married 25 years and have two sons, Jamison, 20, and Phillips, 18. His sons help him with sporting events and with activities at the church.
Did you know that Jimmy works for the Greenville Drive and helps out with the handicapped valet parking? And he also teaches Sunday School from time to time. Yes, a “Jimmy” of all trades and we thank you, Jimmy, for all you do here at Greenville ARP!
Richard Garison Taylor, III
Title: Director of Youth Ministries
Garison was born and grew up here in Greenville, SC. He graduated high school from Bob Jones Academy, received a BA in Christian Education from Erskine College in 2000, and is pursuring a MATS from Erskine Theological Seminary. Garison worked at Bonclarken for 5 and a half years serving both in guest services and as recreation director. He began his ministry at Greenville ARP in September, 2005. Garison is married to Tessa Cook. He enjoys backpacking, hiking, flyfishing, rock-climbing, watching movies, and school.
Did you know that Garison collects PEZ dispensers?