Clergy
As rector (lead priest), Nicholas leads worship weekly and preaches about three Sundays a month. He also teaches in…
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The Rev. Nicholas M. Beasley
RectorAs rector (lead priest), Nicholas leads worship weekly and preaches about three Sundays a month. He also teaches in Bible studies and adult formation and provides pastoral care. He marries, buries, and baptizes and helps people get ready for those things. Nicholas is the head of staff and chairs the vestry (our governing board), sharing with those groups and many other committees and teams responsibility for guiding the ministry of St. John’s. He hopes to be more involved in the wider community as time goes by, helping St. John’s continue its traditions of community engagement as followers of Jesus Christ. He loves to think with others about the Christian life and grow in it with them.
The Rev. Garrett Ayers
Assistant Rector/CurateGarrett is delighted to be part of the life of St. John’s. Ordained priest in December of 2022, Garrett…
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The Rev. Garrett Ayers
Assistant Rector/CurateGarrett is delighted to be part of the life of St. John’s. Ordained priest in December of 2022, Garrett leads worship and teaches—coordinating the the Adult Formation offerings at St. John’s. He holds an MDiv. from Virginia Theological Seminary and an MLitt from the Institute for Theology, Imagination, and the Arts at the University of St. Andrews, Scotland. He is a native of Columbia, SC, a fan of every type of jazz, and every iteration of Spider-Man.
The Rev. Alex Barron
Priest AssociateThe Rev. Alex Barron served parishes in South Carolina, Tennessee, and Florida, and as a chaplain in the United…
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The Rev. Alex Barron
Priest AssociateThe Rev. Alex Barron served parishes in South Carolina, Tennessee, and Florida, and as a chaplain in the United States Navy before his retirement. He is native of Rock Hill and a graduate of Sewanee and now makes his home at Still Hopes with his wife Margie. He serves in a part-time role as Priest Associate.
Staff
Rhonda S. Gardner
Financial AdministratorRhonda Gardner is our Finance Administrator for St. John’s. Rhonda’s responsibilities consist of preparing Sunday offering and miscellaneous receipt…
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Rhonda S. Gardner
Financial AdministratorRhonda Gardner is our Finance Administrator for St. John’s. Rhonda’s responsibilities consist of preparing Sunday offering and miscellaneous receipt deposits, posting donations to individual parish member records and preparing contribution statements. Rhonda pays all invoices, processes payroll, pays and files federal and state taxes. She works closely with the church treasurer and prepares monthly financial reports as well as other detailed reports to track trends and analysis for the Finance Ministry Team, Vestry and Stewardship Committee. Rhonda also directs and assists in budget preparation and its overall process. She is the contact for all financial inquiries, both internally and externally.
Amanda Hines Wrona
Director of Music MinistriesAmanda came to St. John’s after twenty years of service at St. Martin’s-in-the-Fields Church, where she served as lead…
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Amanda Hines Wrona
Director of Music MinistriesAmanda came to St. John’s after twenty years of service at St. Martin’s-in-the-Fields Church, where she served as lead and soprano section leader and often as a substitute choral director. She directs the Chancel Choir, our children’s choirs, and supports the entire music ministry. Amanda is the chorus teacher and fine arts department chair at Airport High School, where she leads four choirs. A lover of the theater, she has served as music director for many teen and adult productions at the Town Theatre. She has degrees in music education from Columbia College (BA) and Winthrop University (MA).
Laura Fowles
Parish AdministratorLaura Fowles is our Parish Administrator for St. John’s. Laura’s responsibilities consist of oversight of day-to-day church operations including…
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Laura Fowles
Parish AdministratorLaura Fowles is our Parish Administrator for St. John’s. Laura’s responsibilities consist of oversight of day-to-day church operations including facilities and technology needs.
Laura will work closely with our church vendors, service contracts, facility management, sexton supervision, purchasing, non-profit groups, and support for parish events. Building these relationships will benefit both the church and parish moving forward. The Fowles family have been members of St. John’s for over 80 years.
Megan Griffin
Administrative AssistantMegan Griffin joined the St. John’s staff in 2019 and is the office’s administrative assistant. She helps coordinate various…
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Megan Griffin
Administrative AssistantMegan Griffin joined the St. John’s staff in 2019 and is the office’s administrative assistant. She helps coordinate various avenues of communications, office supplies and keeping the chocolate jar full. Megan is also your go-to person for membership needs and questions. Whether it’s by phone, email or in the office, she is happy to help in any way she can to support St. John’s ministries.
Monica Briseno
OrganistAs organist, Monica works to support both the congregation and the choir singing and musically enhance worship.
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Monica Briseno
OrganistAs organist, Monica works to support both the congregation and the choir singing and musically enhance worship.
Alex Cheek
Director of Family MinistriesAlex is our Director of Family Ministries. She graduated from the University of South Carolina in May of 2023…
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Alex Cheek
Director of Family MinistriesAlex is our Director of Family Ministries. She graduated from the University of South Carolina in May of 2023 and served as a family ministries intern for a year before stepping into the Director role. Alex has been part of this diocese her whole life and is excited to be helping the children and youth of St. John’s grow in their faith and make lasting memories.
2024 Vestry
Rebecca Thomas, Junior Warden
Michael Barker
Lolly Petroff
Will Bozeman
Mary Margaret Crews
Meredith Blocker
Jason Lockhart
William Axson
Lauren McCauley
Thomas Coleman
Paul McCullough
Ann Ruderman
Lockey Plyler