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Our Pastor, Joel Dale, came to us in June of 2008 after 5 years as Pastor of Sandy Plains Baptist in Shelby and three years as Minister to Youth and Children at Clearview Baptist in Anderson, SC. He is a 1988 and 1991 graduate from Clemson University with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Counseling. Joel also is a 2004 and 2009 graduate of Gardner-Webb University School of Divinity with Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry degrees. He tries to live out the commandments from Jesus the Christ when asked what Christians are to be about, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart…love your neighbor as yourself.” Prior to going into vocational ministry Joel was a professional counselor for nine years. He has been married to Mary Davis Dale for 20 years and they are the parents of three children – David, Jacob and Kirsten. Along with spending time with the family, Joel enjoys running, cycling, playing tennis and reading. He is also a little fanatical about the Clemson Tigers! |
Senior Pastor - Joel Dale
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Meredith Cummings has been at FBC Pageland since February 2010. She has served at several churches since her calling to ministry in 2003. She has been a Christian since she was 4 years old in 1990. She loves ministry and helping both children and youth to come to understanding that if you put Christ first in everything you do, you will succeed! She is a 2003 graduate from First Assembly Christian School to where she attended from Kindergarten-12th grade. She received the Christian Character Award her senior year and also received the John Philip Sousa Music Award. Meredith is also a 2008 graduate from Gardner-Webb University to which she has a religion degree in educational studies and music. She was involved in several activities while at GWU including, marching band, orchestra, Focus Ministry Group, Campus Ministries and being a resident assistant. Meredith is originally from Concord, NC. She is married to Brad Cummings and has two dogs names Casper and Layla. She enjoys reading, spending time with youth & children, ministry, music, playing drums, football and of course Nascar Racing.
Her life verse is Jeremiah 29:11-13: “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.”
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Minister to
Youth & Children
Meredith Cummings
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Worship Leader
Robbin Usher
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Jay has been a member and accompanist at First Baptist Church of Pageland since the early to mid 1980’s. He started taking piano lessons in the 4th grade and began playing in church around the age of 14. In the 10th grade Jay began playing regularly at the Presbyterian Church in Pageland on a full time basis until being called to FBC. Music has always been his avenue for worship and praise to God. It is also a witnessing tool to help others meditate and worship our Lord and Savior. All are welcome to our FBC.
Jay is married to Rhonda Godfrey from Waxhaw, NC and they have three children. Lauren 15, Maleah 21 and Garrett 26.
“Hear this, you kings! Listen, you rulers! I will sing to the LORD, I will sing; I will make music to the LORD, the God of Israel. Judges 5:3
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Accompanist
Jay Funderburk
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Janet Haigler has served as Senior Adult Director at First Baptist for eleven years. She is a life-long resident of Pageland and has been a member of FBC for almost 40 years. Janet and her husband “Shug” have three grown sons, “Punkie’, Jonathan, and Jason, who along with their wives have provided them with five wonderful grandchildren. A graduate of the University of South Carolina, Janet teaches at Central High School and is currently working towards her Master’s of Special Ed. She developed a love and passion for senior adults early in life when she visited the residents of the nursing home where her mother worked and would spend time just sitting and talking with them. Today, she still finds enjoyment sharing with those who have so much to offer through their love for God and others and their wisdom in life’s experiences. Janet also finds time to volunteer with Pageland Community Assistance, an organization which provides help to area residents who are experiencing financial difficulties. She coordinates the volunteers as well as serves as secretary and grant writer. In her spare time, Janet enjoys spending time with her family and friends, reading, attending Central Eagle ballgames, and writing poetry. Janet tries to live by one of her favorite quotes, “Do more than belong: participate. Do more than care: help. Do more than believe: practice. Do more than be fair: be kind. Do more than forgive: forget. Do more than dream: work. (William A. Ward) |
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Our Facilities Coordinator is Steve Love. He has been with FBC Pageland as a staff member since 1990. Steve is married to Judy Love and has three daughters – Shannon, Stephanie and Samantha. He also is the proud grandpa of five grandchildren. Steve is a 1971 graduate of Pageland High School. |
Head Smurf - Steve Love
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Our Ministry Assistant, Kim Faile, began working at FBC Pageland in December of 2007. Kim is married to Dean Faile and has two children, Shane, 16 and Joleigh, 11. She is a member of Hornsboro Baptist Church in Pageland. Her interests include reading, working with children and spending time with her family. |
Ministry Assistant
Kim Faile
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