DR. STEVE CROUSE
INTERIM PASTOR
Steve was born in Graham, North Carolina., and is a graduate of Gardner-Webb College where he earned a degree in psychology with a double major in religion. He also holds a Master of Divinity from Southeastern Seminary and a Doctor of Ministry from Southern Seminary. Currently he is working on his dissertation for a Ph.D. degree from the Graham School of Missions, Evangelism, and Church Growth at Southern Seminary. He met his wife, Martha, at a conference where he was leading worship and she shared a music concert. They enjoy singing and leading worship together. They have three children, Stephen who is 15, Caleb who is 12, and Moriah who is 7. Martha serves as the Minister of Music at Mountain Creek Baptist Church in Greenville, SC. Steve served churches in North and South Carolina in the areas of music and youth. Since 1991, he has served as Vice President for Campus Ministries at North Greenville University where he leads chapel, directs evangelism, coordinates small groups, directs Joyful Sound, and teaches in the College of Christian Studies. He has served several churches as Interim Pastor and Interim Minister of Music. One of Steve’s favorite verses is John 3:30, “He must increase and I must decrease.” He enjoys preaching God’s Word, singing, playing guitar, leading worship, playing golf, meeting new people, and sharing laughs with family and friends.
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KEREN WILLMON
CHILDRENS’ MINISTER/CDC DIRECTOR
Born in Beirut, Lebanon as the daughter of Southern Baptist (IMB) medical missionaries, Keren spent her childhood in Gaza, Jordan and Lebanon before coming to the United States to attend college. In addition to a BS in Psychology and Education from Furman University, a Masters of Religious Education from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Masters of Social Work from the University of Louisville, Keren has a SC Teaching certificate in Early Childhood and Secondary Social Studies. She has served on church staff since 1981 in either youth or children’s ministries. Since 1994, Keren has held dual roles as both the CDC Director and Children/Preschool Minister. Keren loves being around children because they keep life interesting—nothing makes her happier than a child telling her “Miss Keren, I asked Jesus to come into my heart!” With two married sons and a precious red-headed, two-year-old grandson, Keren enjoys reading, cooking, VBS, and going on mission trips.
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SHANE FORRESTER
RECREATION DIRECTOR
Shane, born and raised in Simpsonville, South Carolina serves as the part-time recreation director and works full-time as a sales engineer in the industrial supply field. He and his wife Michelle have two children, Jacob and Kaylen. He enjoys all sports, especially cycling, basketball, football, and tennis. Having attended Standing Springs since he was a teenager, Shane was saved and baptized in November 1997. His passion is helping young people become closer to Christ through Bible teaching and activities. Shane also enjoys organizing recreational activities for church members and participating in outreach opportunities.
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Support Staff (click their name to send an email)
Betty Babb
Administrator
Marie Sutter
Financial Secretary
Emily Hoffman
Church Secretary
Norma Hardy
Church Receptionist