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The Staff of Clover EPC

Dr. Chuck Baynard, Senior Pastor

Dr. Chuck Baynard was born in Kings Mountain, NC but spent his childhood from age four in Wadesboro, North Carolina. Prior to entering the ministry, he ran his own business in Clover. He was ordained on October 23, 1993. Prior to ordination he served several years as a Commissioned Lay Pastor with the PC(USA), Bethel Presbytery and a licentiate of Mid Atlantic Presbytery, EPC. He received his Bachelor of Theology from Bethany Bible College. He received his Master of Ministry on May 4, 1992 from Bethany Theological Seminary; graduating Summa Cum Laude in both his bachelor's and master's degrees. He received his Doctor of Theology in the field of Pastoral Ministry on March 11, 2002 from Whitefield Theological Seminary - Graduate School of Theology. Dr. and Mrs. Baynard successfully completed CPAC (Church Planters Assessment Center) in January 1991. Dr. Baynard serves as an editor of the Christian Observer and director of internet operations for the Observer. He is active in the EPC Mid-Atlantic Presbytery. He is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors and The Evangelical Theological Society. He is a professor of practical theology with Whitefield Theological Seminary. He is also a Consultant on Theology and Confessions for the Hungarian Reformed Church in America (Calvin Synod). Dr. Baynard was the founding evangelist for Clover EPC and continues as senior pastor. Dr. Baynard resides with his wife, Mollie, in Clover. His daughter, Beth, is the Instructional Technology Specialist for the Clover School District and is Director of Youth at Clover EPC.

Reverend James Brown, Assistant Pastor

Rev. James E. Bucky Brown was born Atlanta, Georgia and grew up in Augusta, Georgia. He attended The McCallie School in Chattanooga, Tennessee and studied Russian in Russia during the summer of 1969 with the Foreign Study League. He received a Bachelor of the Arts in Religion from Presbyterian College, spending two summers in Israel studying under Dr. Joseph Gettys, and three months at L'abri in Huemoz, Switzerland studying philosophy and religion under Dr. Francis Schaffer.  He served as full time youth Minister at Aldersgate Methodist Church in Augusta, Ga. after college. During seminary at Fuller Theological Seminary studying for his M.Div,. he spent one summer at Regent College in Vancouver, BC and the following two years at the Anglican Seminary called Trinity College Bristol, in Bristol, England to study systematic theology under Dr. J. I. Packer. He met and married his wife Judy Brown at Beverly Hills Presbyterian Church in Beverly Hills, California where he served as Asst. to the Minister for four years. He was ordained in the EPC while beginning an eight year ministry as Senior Pastor of Santa Maria Community Church in Santa Barbara County, California. He then spent 4 years as Executive Pastor at Tabernacle EPC in Youngstown, Ohio which also included serving in a coalition of Churches as a city wide Christian Small Group Trainer , then three years as Senior Pastor at Overbrook Community Church in Gaffney, SC followed by three and a half years as the Director of Harbor of Hope, which is an interdenominational Christian Homeless Shelter in Gaffney, SC, followed by nearly two years as Interim Pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church(LCMC) in Gaffney, SC. He was appointed for 4 years by Gov. Hodges, and four more years by Gov. Sanford to the Cherokee County Disabilities and Special Needs Board, serving two years as its chairman. Reverend Brown has served on various civic, ministerial, and community boards in Cherokee and Spartanburg Counties in the past ten years. He is currently serving on Limestone College Saints Club Board. He currently owns and directs the Visiting Angels Franchise of Spartanburg, Cherokee, and Union County which provides non medical in home care to the elderly and/ or disabled.  

Mr. Todd J. Goff, Director of Children's Ministries

Mr. Todd J. Goff is originally from Charleston, West Virginia.  He moved to South Carolina in 1989 and attended Clover schools.  Upon high school graduation, Todd went on to Winthrop University to earn a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education.  Todd is a language arts and social studies teacher as well as LEGO League Program Coordinator at Clover Middle School.  He previously taught at Rosewood Elementary International School in Rock Hill.  While at Winthrop, Todd has consistently made the Dean's List, as well as the National Dean's List.  Todd is also a member of Kappa Delta Pi and Pi Lambda Theta, both of which are honor societies in education.  Todd also graduated Winthrop with honors.  Todd has been the Director of Children's Ministries at Clover EPC since November 2004.  Before taking this position, Todd taught students in elementary and middle school at Clover EPC for two years.  He also served as the Chair of the Board of Deacons at Clover EPC (2003-2005).  Before coming to Clover EPC, Todd was an active member of youth at Bethel Baptist Church in Lake Wylie, SC.  Todd spent three years as an After School Counselor and Summer Preschool Counselor at YMCA Camp Thunderbird in Lake Wylie, SC.  Todd received the Christian Emphasis Award for the After School Program at YMCA Camp Thunderbird in both the Spring of 2004 and 2005.  Todd also received the Christian Emphasis Award in the Spring of 2005 from YMCA Camp Thunderbird.   He resides in the country on the outskirts of Clover city limits with his wife, Beth, and two pets, Hershey and Zoe.  Todd is also an ordained EPC Ruling Elder.

Mrs. Beth Goff, Director of Youth

Mrs. Beth Goff was born in Gastonia, North Carolina and has spent her entire life in Clover.  Beth attended Clover schools.  Upon high school graduation, Beth went on to Winthrop University to earn a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with a minor in Secondary Education.  Beth is the Instructional Technology Specialist for the Clover School District.  She was previously a science teacher at Clover High School.  While at Winthrop, Beth was a member of four honor societies that included Alpha Lamba Delta, Kappa Delta Pi, Phi Lamba Theta, and Phi Kappa Phi.  Beth also made the Dean's List on a consistent basis for high achievement in regard to her studies.  Also during her time at Winthrop, Beth spent time working at YMCA Camp Thunderbird in Lake Wylie, South Carolina as part of the After School Program.  Beth received the Christian Leadership Award in 2003 from the After School Program and the Christian Emphasis Award in 2004 from YMCA Camp Thunderbird.  Beth has been the Director of Youth at Clover EPC since 1996 and has worked with youth of all ages at the church.  Beth was previously a Director of Music at Clover EPC.  Beth resides in Clover with husband, Todd, and pets, Hershey and Zoe.
Mr. Jody Burton, Director of Music  
Mr. Jody Burton has been a lifelong resident of Clover. Jody was born in York County in 1962. Jody attended Clover Schools and graduated in 1981. Jody is married to the former Dora Childers (Sissy) since 1984. They have four children: Brian, A.J., Jonathan, and Dara (Shell). They have one daughter in law, Tabitha, who is married to Brian, and one grandson, Trent. Jody and Sissy are charter members of Clover EPC.  Jody has served as a Ruling Elder, the first Clerk of Session, and Director of Music since 2007. Jody attended Charlotte Diesel Driving School . He currently employed by S.D. Vanderlip Grading and Landscaping in Lake Wylie, S.C. as a truck driver and heavy equipment operator. Jody is a member of State Line Vocal Connection as a bass singer. This is a barber shop chorus. Jody currently resides in Bethany with three of his children, wife and three dogs, Oscar, Gidget, and Brooklyn.
 
 

Ruling Elders

Mr. Jody Burton

Mr. Todd J. Goff

Mr. Richard Sistare, Jr.

Deacons

Mrs. Sissy Burton

Mrs. Helen Ray

 

 

 
 

 

 
 
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