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Dr.
Chuck Baynard, Pastor
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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
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Mr.
Todd J. Goff, Director of Christian Education
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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 lsocial
studies teacher as well as LEGO League Program Coordinator at Clover Middle
School. Todd most recently was recognized by the SC Council for Social
Studies as an Social Studies Teacher of Distinction by the state. He previously taught at Rosewood Elementary International
School in Rock Hill. While at Winthrop, Todd 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. Before taking this position, Todd
served as the Director of Children's Ministries (November 2004 - December
2008) and taught students in elementary and middle school at Clover EPC for
two years prior to that position. 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
their son Colton. Todd is also an
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Mrs.
Beth Goff, Director of Youth
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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 the
Director of Music at Clover EPC. Beth resides in Clover with husband, Todd, and
their son Colton. |
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Mr. Jody Burton, Director
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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. |
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Ruling
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| Mr. Jody Burton |
Mr. Todd J. Goff |
Mr. Richard Sistare, Jr. |
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| Mrs. Sissy Burton |
Mrs. Helen Ray |
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