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Dave Patterson
Senior Pastor

Pastor Dave, a South Carolina native, was born and raised in Hemingway, South Carolina. After receiving his BA degree from the University of South Carolina, he received his Juris Doctor form the USC School of Law and practiced law in Sumter, SC for 7 years. During this time he married Jennifer Kissling of Atlanta and they became heavily involved in the ministries of FBC Sumter. While in Sumter, Jenny obtained her Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education from USC and Dave was ordained both as a Deacon and as Minister of the Gospel. Sensing the call upon his life to pursue full time ministry, Pastor Dave and Jenny moved to Ft. Worth Texas where he attended Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and received his Master of Divinity degree. It was in 1989, while in Fort Worth that God blessed them with their only child, John Manning Patterson. Dave subsequently pastored Lakeview Baptist Church in Camden, SC for 7 years followed by an 8 year pastorate at South Main Street Baptist church in Greenwood, SC. Being a lifelong musician, pastor Dave had the privilege of leading the praise and worship service of Greer First Baptist for over a year before being called as pastor of Ashley River Baptist Church which duties began on April 11, 2007. Dave has been active in Baptist denominational life including serving on the Executive Committee of the South Carolina Baptist Convention General Board. Pastor Dave enjoys golf, fishing, music, computers, basketball, football, sports in general, table games, travel, movies, grilling out, eating in general, humor, and introducing the Gospel of Christ into the life situations of those he encounters on a daily basis. Pastor Dave believes in the Bible as the Divinely inspired Word of God without error and in Jesus Christ as the Son of God who loved everyone so much that He died on the cross to assume the punishment for the sins of the world, and thereby provide the only way by which people may be forgiven of their sins through faith in Him and be reconciled to God with the assurance of eternal life in Heaven.

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Ronald R. Shearer
Pastor of Education & Administration

Pastor Ron came to Ashley River in July of 1986 after serving churches in Mississippi for 12 years. Pastor Ron was born in Memphis, Tennessee and lived in Northwestern Mississippi until college graduation. He then served two years in Zambia, Africa as a missionary. Pastor Ron graduated from the University of Mississippi and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is married to Jennifer who is a Professor of Nursing at Charleston Southern University. They have two adult children Matt and Mary. Pastor Ron’s focus on ministry is on providing opportunities for spiritual growth through Bible study experiences. He is also the Church Administrator.
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H.S. Yarborough, Jr.
Pastor of Worship & Senior Adults

Pastor HS came to Ashley River in November of 1996 from a church in Greenville, South Carolina, where he served a total of 14 years as Minister of Music and Worship.  Pastor HS spent his childhood and youth in North and South Carolina where his father pastored churches.  He and his wife, Linda, graduated from North Greenville College and Campbell University with music degrees, he in vocal performance and she in public school music.  Pastor HS graduated from Southeastern Theological Seminary in Wake Forest with a Masters of Divinity.  Linda teaches private piano and serves on staff as church pianist. She and HS have two sons, Brian and Hank, and a wonderful daughter-in-law, Whitney (Hank's wife), and a two grandchildren, Caroline and Claire.  Pastor HS enjoys golf, when he can, and he and Linda enjoy traveling together, as well.  He is a member of The Centurymen, a male chorus of 100 professional music ministers from across the U.S. that uses their musical gifts in praise of our Lord.
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Susan Lloyd

Director of Youth

Susan Lloyd came to the Charleston area 19 years ago as a US-2 Missionary with the Home Mission Board. She has served has served as Director of Youth since 2004. She has a BS degree in Music Education from Erskine College and taught public school in Dorchester County after her missionary term of service was complete. She has since taught voice and piano privately and worked as a professional photographer. She has served as Director of Youth since 2004. Susan is married to Jamie Lloyd and they have three children.

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Jason Brewer

The Rising Worship Leader

Born in Wilmington, NC in 1981 and raised in Summerville, SC. I have grown up in the church and have been surrounded by church music my entire life. I accepted Christ at the age of 12 at the John Guest crusade that came to Charleston in 1993. I joined Summerville Baptist church in 1993 as well. From an early age I have wanted to serve God through my music. I recognized from an early age that I had a gift and passion for music. I have played guitar for 14 years. I began playing in church when I was 14 years old and played at church all the way through high school and college. I helped lead worship with my high school chapel group while attending Northwood Academy. I graduated from Northwood in 1999. I went to play guitar in the Baptist Student Union praise team for several years of college at Charleston Southern University. I have been composing and performing my own songs since high school and continue to write and perform my personal compositions actively. The most rewarding time of worship has been the many chances I have had to work with my father in various worship settings. I have gained an exceptional amount of experience from him. I am very excited to begin work with Ashley River. I know that God has many exciting ministry opportunities at Ashley River and I am excited to be a part of them.

Psalm 33:2 (New International Version)

Praise the LORD with the harp;

make music to him on the ten-stringed lyre.

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Eve Blumenstock

Child Development Center Assistant Director

Eve is originally from El Paso, TX. She moved to Charleston to attend Johnson & Wales University and earned a BA degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management. She met her husband, Dan while in college and they married in 1997. They have 3 young children, Kristal, Kayce and Carter. After working in the hospitality industry for several years, Eve decided to accept the job as the Assistant Director at the Child Development Center in order to be closer to her children during the day. Dan is still in the hospitality industry and is the General Manager of a local Holiday Inn property.

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Kris Furtick
Media Arts Specialist

Kris was born and raised in Barre, Vermont. She moved to Charleston to attend the College of Charleston, where she earned a degree in Elementary Education. In addition to her job as Media Arts Specialist for Ashley River, Kris also enjoys teaching three-year-old kindergarten in the Ashley River Child Development Center. Kris' husband, Tucker, grew up in Columbia, SC and is a service manager for an industrial water treatment company. They have one cherished daughter, Emily.

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Fred Lane
Head of Maintenance Department

Fred was born in Wallace, Idaho and grew up in the Southeast corner of Kansas. He worked for 15 years as a warehouse supervisor/manager for a construction company building nuclear power plants, paper mills and other industrial facilities. Prior to joining the Ashley River team as Head of our Maintenance Department, he worked as the Maintenance Director for North Trenholm Baptist Church in Columbia and in the hotel industry as a Maintenance Manager. Fred is married to Muryl Lane. Together they have 6 children and 8 grandchildren. His hobbies include golf, fishing, gardening and antiquing. He also serves as a deacon at Ashley River and is dedicated to growing God's Kingdom.

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Veronica Rodoski
Ministry Assistant for Membership

Veronica Burt Smith Rodoski moved to Charleston, SC in August 1970 along with her parents and 2 brothers. She is a 1983 graduate from Bonds Wilson High School. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Church Music from the former Baptist College at Charleston. She has been employed by Ashley River Baptist Church for 6 years as Ministry Assistant for Membership, Music and Youth. In addition to her service to Ashley River, she has also served as music director in two other Charleston congregations: Pittman Street Baptist Church for nearly 4 years and Hillcrest Baptist Church for a little less than a year. Her husband, Craig Rodoski, works for M & M Oil and Propane Company, where he delivers fuel and propane to the Charleston and surrounding areas. They have 3 children, Alan and Eddie Smith of Charleston and Jakob Rodoski of Warren, PA. 

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Margie Weber
Child Development Center Director

Margie was born and raised in Estill, South Carolina. She attended the College of Charleston, where she was certified in Early Childhood Education. In addition to her job as Child Development Center Director, Margie is the Preschool Division Director for Ashley River. Margie's husband, Bill, grew up in Charleston and is retired. They have three daughters, all living in Charleston, and six wonderful grandchildren.

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Frances Boyer (Food Services Director)
 

Lynn Chamberlain (Ministry Assistant to the Pastor/Receptionist)

Albert Jenkins (Ministry Assistant for Finance)

Leslie Wilson (Ministry Assistant for Publications)