Ministers

Paul Jimenez

Pastor

Paul was born in Greenville, South Carolina and is married to the former Cheri Bennett, also of Greenville. Paul received his Master of Theology Degree from Duke Divinity School in Durham, North Carolina, his Master of Divinity with Biblical Languages from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, North Carolina, and is a graduate of Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia.

“The aim of my ministry is to instruct and strengthen believers so that they are equipped to love God and evangelize the world. To carry out this ministry, I believe the preaching and teaching of the Word of God is fundamental.”

Minister of Elementary Children

John Alexander

“I long to see the power of God shine through families, and Taylors become a place where families and children can find answers and strength in Jesus Christ.”
WORSHIP PASTOR

Kevin Batson

“My passion is to lead people to meet and experience God in worship and to grow in their understanding of Him and of His purpose for their lives.”
MINISTER OF COLLEGE AND YOUNG SINGLES

Ryan "Brooks"

“My desire is to help college students and young adults come to a stronger understanding of Jesus Christ and His love.”
EXECUTIVE PASTOR

David Cline

“My passion is to see people reconciled to Christ and equipped to be and to make disciples who live for His purposes and glory.”
MINISTER OF ASSIMILATION and SPIRITUAL CARE

Kathy Dority

“My heart’s desire is to see lives truly transformed by an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ.”
MINISTER OF STUDENTS

Dustin Dozier

“My greatest desire is to see students own their faith in such a way that others begin pursuing God as their greatest passion.”
ASSOCIATE PASTOR

Dr. Jimmie Harley

“My deepest desire is to love God with all my heart, to honor Him with my life, and bring glory to His name.”
MINISTER OF RECREATION

Daryl Hopkins

“My passion is to love God with all my heart, soul, mind and strength and to love my neighbor as myself.”
MINISTER OF PRESCHOOL CHILDREN

Rhonda McMahan

“It is my heart’s desire to see small children exposed to the Word of God by hearing it, singing it, and watching their teachers and family live it out.”
MINISTER OF WORSHIP

Scott Norman

“I have a great passion to lead others in transformational worship, creating an atmosphere where people can have a real encounter with Christ and be changed by His Holy Spirit.”
Life Group and REACH Pastor

Jeremy Thompson

“My prayer is that Taylors First Baptist Church would glorify God by walking worthy of the Gospel, as we make disciples of all nations, to the ends of the earth.”

Ministry Assistants

Meet our Ministry Assistants and support staff who help with many tasks around Taylors. Perhaps you will encounter one of these staff members soon!

Receptionist

Anita Tolliver-Jeter

Welcomes you to Taylors FBC!
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Receptionist

Betty Groom

Welcomes you to Taylors FBC!
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Assistant to the Pastor

Renee Morton

Works with Pastor Paul Jimenez
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Administration & Financial Assistant

Lorry Houston-Burkins

Works with David Cline,
Executive Pastor
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Executive Pastor's Assistant

Beth Caskey

Works with David Cline,
Executive Pastor
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Worship Ministry Assistant

Diann Greer

Works with Kevin Batson,
Worship Pastor, and Scott Norman,
Minister of Worship
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Manager of Accounting and Human Resources

Delores Stansell

Works with David Cline,
Executive Pastor
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Financial Ministry Assistant

Beverly Vest

Works with David Cline,
Executive Pastor
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Logistics Coordinator

Kristin Evans

Works with Jeremy Thompson.
Life Group and REACH Pastor
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Recreation Ministry Assistant

Elaine Taylor

Works with Daryl Hopkins,
Minister of Recreation
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Assimilation & Spiritual Care Ministry Assistant

Kaitlyn Ross

Works with Kathy Dority, Minister or
Assimilation & Spiritual Care
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Assimilation Ministry Assistant

Paula Overstreet

Works with Kathy Dority, Minister of
Assimilation and Spiritual Care
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College/Young Singles Ministry Assistant

Nancy Clayton

Works with Ryan Brooks, Minister of
College and Young Singles
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Children's Ministry Assistant

Ashley Cox

Works with Rhonda McMahan,
Minister of Preschool Children
& John Alexander,
Minister of Elementary Children
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