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Dr. Daniel C. Dickard
Daniel Dickard is the Senior Pastor of Shandon Baptist Church in Columbia, SC. He is the author of Church Together: The Church of We in the Age of Me and a two-time graduate (Ph.D. and M.Div.) of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, TX. Daniel is also a graduate of North Greenville University (B.A.) in Tigerville, SC.
In addition to his service to the local church, Daniel served as the President of the 2023 Southern Baptist Convention Pastors’ Conference. He currently serves on the Board of Trustees at North Greenville University and serves on the Board of Reference at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. With a focus on expository preaching, intercessory prayer, and the Great Commission, his aim is to see God’s church grow in health and strength. Daniel is married to Cassie and they have four children: Conrad, Kesyd, Carolina, and Kali-Jane. In his downtime, Daniel enjoys running, outdoor adventures, spending time with his family, and reading.
Dr. David Parks
Dr David S. Parks began serving as Executive Pastor of Shandon Baptist in October 2021. He has also served as Executive Pastor at Harrisburg Baptist in Tupelo, MS, and Mount Pleasant Baptist just south of Richmond, VA. David previously served as Associate Executive Director & Chief of Operations for the South Carolina Baptist Convention for nine years. He has also served on staff at churches in Miami, FL, Augusta, GA, Louisburg, NC and Charlotte, NC. David has more than 35 years of vocational ministry experience with much of this being in large regional churches. In addition, he has served on several ministry boards, numerous denominational committees and as adjunct professor of Theology and Leadership at several Baptist schools.
David is a graduate of North Carolina State University (B.A. in Business Management and a B.A. in Economics), Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (M.Div with Christian Education), and the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (EdD). David’s ministry passions are discipleship and evangelism, leadership, and church health. He loves investing in and coaching younger leaders and developing them as disciple makers. David has written Sunday School curriculum, Bible study commentary, VBS material and various articles for Lifeway Church Resources for decades. He has written numerous articles for professional journals and denominational periodicals. He also contributed to Mounce’s Complete Expository Dictionary of Old and New Testament Words.
David and wife Tami have been married for 34 years and have three children and two grandchildren. In his spare time, David is a volunteer High School Football coach. He also loves spending time with his family, reading, writing, hunting, golf, and college football.
Brandon Petersen
Brandon Petersen serves as the Executive Pastor of Ministries at Shandon Baptist Church. He is a graduate of Oklahoma Baptist University, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration, and he holds a Master of Arts in Christian Education from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
With over 20 years of vocational ministry experience, Brandon has faithfully served in a variety of roles, including Single Adult Minister, Minister of Education, and Executive Pastor. His ministry journey has taken him to large churches across Texas, Oklahoma, and South Carolina. Prior to returning to Shandon, Brandon served for five years as Dean of Students and Vice President for Campus Life at Oklahoma Baptist University.
In addition to his role at Shandon, Brandon is the Executive Director of the Witness to Win Foundation, a ministry based in Oklahoma. He is deeply passionate about leadership development, discipleship, mentoring, investing in the next generation, and witnessing lives transformed by the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Brandon and his wife, Amy, have three sons—Max, Jake, and Reed.
Rett Kendall
Rett and his wife Nancy have been members of Shandon for more than 30 years. In this role, Rett serves the Median Adult Sunday Group ministries, leads Shandon University and supports other discipleship efforts throughout the church. Prior to joining the staff, Rett served as a Sunday School teacher and in other discipleship teaching roles at Shandon for more than 30 years.
Rett is a graduate of Furman University and received a Master of Business Administration and Juris Doctor degrees from the University of South Carolina. Rett continues to practice law in Columbia while serving on staff.
Dr. Philip Turner
Philip serves here at Shandon as the Pastor to Young Adults and Singles. He is a graduate of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (D. Min.) and North Greenville University (B.S. Christian Studies and Master’s Christian Ministry). He has served the local church for over 25 years in various capacities.
Philip is married to Emily Ann and they have three children: Manning, Wyatt, and Sally. They love spending time together in this very busy season of life! Baseball, tennis, and soccer keep them moving! Philip loves hunting and fishing and being with his family.
Rev. Joey Huggins
Joey Huggins serves as the Pastoral Care Minister, Minister to 65+ and Counseling at Shandon Baptist Church in Columbia, SC. He is a graduate of the University of South Carolina. Upon graduation, Joey served 8 years in the United States Navy and has nearly 20 years of experience in engineering and construction.
In addition to his service to the local church, Joey serves as an Executive Advisor to Home Works of America and on the Board of Directors of Mission Increase, The Coalition for Home Repair and the Youth Alliance Refocus Development.
Joey is married to Crystal, and they have two children: Jake and Ellis. In his downtime, Joey enjoys spending time with his family, being outside and college sports.
Rev. Steve Turner
Steve Turner is the Pastor of Young Adults at Shandon Baptist Church. Steve is a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University and has served over 45 years in bivocational and vocational roles in the local church, with over 30 years experience with college and young adults.
Steve also serves as the Director of Supporting Churches with the North American Mission Board. He is passionate about developing and deploying the next generation on mission and seeing churches engaged in church planting. Steve is married to his wife Dawn, and they have two married children and seven grandchildren.
Rev. Collin Bunch
Collin Bunch serves as the Connections Pastor at Shandon Baptist Church, where he helps first-time guests and members take meaningful next steps in their faith. He is passionate about building lasting relationships and connecting people to the gospel through the life and mission of the local church.
Originally from a small town in South Carolina, Collin moved to Columbia to attend the University of South Carolina and has called Shandon home ever since. Since 2017, this church has been the place where he was discipled, equipped, and called into full-time ministry.
Before stepping into his pastoral role, Collin worked in Human Resources for several Chick-fil-A locations in Columbia. That experience shaped his love for investing in people and watching them grow. He is currently pursuing a Master of Divinity in Ministry Leadership and is grateful to serve the church that has shaped so much of his journey.
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Rev. Mike Harmon
Mike Harmon serves as the Family Pastor at Shandon Baptist Church. He joined the staff in the summer of 2019 after spending most of his professional time in the classroom as a teacher and administrator in the elementary school setting. Mike serves our preschool and elementary-age children and their families. He has a heart and passion for raising up the next generation of Christ followers. Mike graduated in 2002 from the University of South Carolina with a degree in Psychology and Early Childhood Education. After being called into full-time ministry, he was Licensed and Ordained as a Minister in the spring of 2022.
Mike and his wife, Catie, have four boys that fill their home with energy, love, and laughter. He enjoys anything outdoors near a body of water and quality time with his family. When he’s not chasing the boys, he loves to take on new adventures with Catie.
Dawn Turner
Dawn Turner serves as the Preschool Director at Shandon Baptist Church in Columbia, SC. She has been on staff since 2000 with a brief departure from 2014-2018 when she served on staff at First Baptist Woodstock, GA. Dawn attended Middle Tennessee State University where she met her husband Steve, who serves at the North American Mission Board as the Director of Next Generation Mobilization. Dawn and Steve have two married children and seven grandchildren. She enjoys reading and gardening in her spare time and loves spending quality family time when not serving the Shandon family!
Rev. Cory Singleton
Cory Singleton is the Pastor of Leadership Development. A native of South Carolina, he has spent the past 30 years in a variety of Kingdom roles across the country, most recently serving with the North American Mission Board in Southern California. Cory also continues to coach and train younger worship leaders as well as lead worship for conferences and retreats.
Cory comes to Shandon with a rich history in developing young men and women in all areas of ministry to discover their gifts and cultivate their callings. He will be focusing on building a pipeline of sending through internships, residencies, & helping them find their unique place in the Kingdom. Cory and his childhood sweetheart, Allison, have been married for 28 years. They have three children: Ava Love, Tate, and Zoe.
Rev. Bradley F
Bradley F is the Missions Pastor of Shandon Baptist Church in Columbia, SC. Bradley received his undergraduate degree from the University of South Carolina, where he met his wife Maddison and joined Shandon as a college student. He then attended and graduated from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, NC with his Master of Divinity.
Bradley is passionate about making God’s glory known to all nations by sending disciples at Shandon around the world. He loves watching sports, playing board games, and reading.
Allison Miller
Allison Miller has served in the missions office at Shandon since 2017. Born and raised in Columbia, she worked as a news producer, communications director, magazine editor, freelance writer, and nonprofit marketing champion before God directed her steps to Shandon first as a church member, then as a staff member. Aside from a complete career change, God had another sweet surprise in store at Shandon—her husband, Jamie, who also serves on staff as Food and Beverage Coordinator. Allison serves on the citywide Love Cola leadership team, and on the advisory board for SCBC’s Heart4Schools initiative.
Dale Jones
Dale Jones serves as the Security Director for Shandon Baptist Church, Columbia SC. Dale is an Air Force Veteran joining the staff in June 2022 after retiring from full-time law enforcement, last serving with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department for 33 years retired as a Sergeant with 44 years total Law Enforcement experience. He is also an SCDMV Certified driving instructor and examiner. Dale was a charter member of the South Carolina Law Enforcement Chaplain Association and current member South Carolina Public Safety Chaplain Association and the current State Chaplain for the State Lodge Fraternal Order of Police. Dale is married for 28 years to his wife Donna, and they have three adult children Christopher, Lauren, and Ashley.
Rev. Collin Bunch
Collin Bunch serves as the Connections Pastor at Shandon Baptist Church, where he helps first-time guests and members take meaningful next steps in their faith. He is passionate about building lasting relationships and connecting people to the gospel through the life and mission of the local church.
Originally from a small town in South Carolina, Collin moved to Columbia to attend the University of South Carolina and has called Shandon home ever since. Since 2017, this church has been the place where he was discipled, equipped, and called into full-time ministry.
Before stepping into his pastoral role, Collin worked in Human Resources for several Chick-fil-A locations in Columbia. That experience shaped his love for investing in people and watching them grow. He is currently pursuing a Master of Divinity in Ministry Leadership and is grateful to serve the church that has shaped so much of his journey.
Dr. Philip Turner
Philip serves here at Shandon as the Pastor to Young Adults and Singles. He is a graduate of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (D. Min.) and North Greenville University (B.S. Christian Studies and Master’s Christian Ministry). He has served the local church for over 25 years in various capacities.
Philip is married to Emily Ann and they have three children: Manning, Wyatt, and Sally. They love spending time together in this very busy season of life! Baseball, tennis, and soccer keep them moving! Philip loves hunting and fishing and being with his family.
Rev. Mickey Henderson
Mickey is an experienced and gifted worship pastor, and presently holds the position of Blended Worship Pastor at Shandon Baptist Church in Columbia, South Carolina. He has served in several of the largest Southern Baptist churches in the convention, including some with the most well-known music ministries. He has led large choirs and every facet of a church’s music ministry, dating back to his college days at First Baptist Church, Jackson, Mississippi. He has also served in administrative positions overseeing large projects, church education ministries, and more.
Mickey has a Masters Degree in Voice from Mississippi College, a Masters Degree in Church Music from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, and has done post-graduate studies at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is highly recommended by other ministers of music and worship pastors, as well as senior pastors he has worked with in the past.
He places a high value on investing in the next generation and has always worked to mentor young leaders in every season of his ministry, as evidenced in his two sons, both of whom are serving as worship pastors in Southern Baptist churches.
Rev. Jonathan Hazle
Jonathan Hazle is the Modern Worship Pastor of Shandon Baptist Church in Columbia, SC. Jonathan is a graduate of Liberty University (B.A.) in Lynchburg, VA.
Jonathan has the heart to see people worship. From the songs we sing to the way the music sounds and the room looks, his goal is that people would experience the presence of God in a distraction-free environment. Jonathan is married to Kelsey and they have five children: Callison, Lion, Koen, Chapel, and Dolly. In his downtime, Jonathan loves spending time with his family, playing music, and traveling.
