ASSISTANT PASTOR

David grew up in small-town Tennessee in Cookeville. There he learned to love both ministry and the outdoors through the influence of his youth pastor and RUF campus minister. He began ministry as a worship leader and small group leader in his campus ministry group. He studied classical guitar at Tennessee Technological university and received his worship-focused MDiv degree from Covenant Theological Seminary. He and his wife Katie and their four children (Kara – 7, Elena – 5, Rhys – 2, and Samwise – 1) are enjoying living in the Lowcountry and getting to know their community and church family. David enjoys playing guitar and woodworking; he and his wife enjoy sharing cycling, hiking, and gaming (PC and tabletop games).

CHURCH ADMINISTRATOR

Sandra is the newest member of the Grace Coastal team and excited to serve . She accepted Jesus as her Lord and savior at age 8. Sandra received her bachelor’s and master’s degree at the University of Tennessee in Recreational Therapy. She served in a number of professional roles working with individuals with special needs and in mental health over the past 15 years. In recent years, Sandra has been homeschooling her two children and volunteering in various roles in church ministry. She enjoys adventures, fellowship with her church, and traveling with her family.

CHILDREN’S DIRECTOR