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Howard Blomberg

  • Born in Mississippi and raised in Florida
  • Accepted Christ at the Tallahassee Federal Savings and Loan building in March 1969 at age 11
  • Attended Troy State University and earned a B.S. in Theater, Art and Writing Arts
  • Met my precious wife, Laura, at Troy and married in 1979. We have raised 4 sons and now watch over the growth of two marriages and 8 wonderful, brilliant, good-lookin’ grandchildren
  • Earned a Masters in Theology from the seminary of Columbia International University
  • Owner of Handyman Helper, LLC, a handyman service in the Lexington and Richland county area
  • Enjoy woodworking, writing, handiwork, movies, reading and, most of all, being a husband, father and grandfather

Brion Burns

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  • Born and raised in North Dakota
  • Accepted Christ when 18 while on the way to join the Navy
  • Spent 6 years in the Navy working with electronics
  • Graduated from Columbia International University
  • Serve as Associate Dean for Student Life at CIU
  • Married to Dianne in 1978 and have 3 children—Josh, Alison, and Ryan
  • Been involved with FBC since 1986; ministries include small group leader, missions team liaison
  • Hobbies:  running, watching sports (particularly Boston’s Red Sox, Celtics, and Bruins), playing cards, and reading
  • Involved with Columbia International University’s Prison Initiative

John Davidson, elder emeritus

  • Grew up in Darlington, S. C.
  • Accepted Christ at age 32 through a small group Bible study
  • Graduated from USC
  • Ex VP for Columbia International University for 24 years (Financial and Business areas)
  • Independent registered investment advisor and consultant since 2000
  • Married to Carolyn, two daughters, four grandchildren
  • Part of FBC founding group since its beginning in 1983
  • Enjoy helping others with financial issues
  • Like being on the lake, travel, photography, and time with grandkids

Mike Harvell

  • mike-harvellBorn in Virginia, moved to South Carolina at the age of 12.
  • Accepted Christ at the age of 19 after my freshman year in college.
  • Graduated from Charleston Southern University with a B.A. in Religion.
  • I met my wife, Cindy at Chapin High School and we married in 1978.
  • After college we spent five years with Campus Crusade for Christ at the University of Texas, Micronesia, and the Philippines.
  • Began attending FBC in 1984.
  • Since 1984 I’ve been working in the field of Alternative Energy.
  • I enjoy hanging out with my wife, seven children, their spouses, and grand kids, along with watching and playing anything of a competitive nature.  That means I lose a lot.

Wade Hasty

  • Born and raised in Georgia
  • Accepted Christ at 17 while a senior in high school
  • Spent six years in the Navy working with computers and electronics
  • Graduated from Clemson University (B.A.) and the University of South Carolina (M.A.)
  • Public school Spanish and ESOL teacher since 2005
  • Took my first short term mission trip in 2011
  • Married my amazing wife Sabrina in 2015
  • Began attending FBC in 2016
  • Enjoy spending time with my wife and children (Claire and Olivia), learning, watching sports (Go Tigers!), and being outdoors

Dick Hohn

  • Born in Dayton, Ohio and moved to South Carolina in 1970
  • Accepted Christ at age 35
  • Degrees from Otterbein College, Ohio State University, and Temple University
  • Middle school/Junior High English teacher and football, basketball, and track coach
  • Wilmington College (Ohio) physical education instructor and football/baseball coach
  • University of South Carolina professor in the College of Education, Department of Physical Education in Curriculum, Motor Learning, Teacher Education
  • Began with Fellowship Bible Church in 1983
  • Been married to Sally Ballou Hohn since 1966. Have two children – Greg, married to Lisa, an air force pilot stationed in Florida, and Megan, married to Shawn Norris, living in Lexington, SC. He is an elementary physical education teacher and Megan is a hard working mom. Have two beautiful and loving grandchildren.
  • Enjoys golf, boating, kayaking, camping, reading, classical music and travel.

Mitch Johnson

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  • Born in Iowa, moved frequently between Iowa and Minnesota
  • Accepted Christ as Savior and Lord during college
  • Received my BS in Chemistry from the University of Texas-Pan American
  • Recognized as outstanding senior chemist by the American Institute of Chemists
  • Moved to Columbia in 1989 to attend CIU
  • Worked for Safety-Kleen Systems since 1990 as a technician, chemist, senior chemist, and currently the lab manager
  • Came to Fellowship Bible in April 1999
  • Served as a Stephen’s Minister at Palmetto Health Richland for 4 years
  • Have taken graduate classes toward an MDIV in pastoral counseling in order to pursue hospital chaplaincy
  • Married to Connie since 1986 and we have two adult sons, Micah and Joshua
  • Enjoy reading, studying, and watching movies

Don Johnson

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  • Born in Alaska and raised in California
  • Accepted Christ at the age of 7
  • Served an apprenticeship in Southern California and became a Journeyman Carpenter
  • Received a B.A. and M.A in Bible from Columbia International University
  • Received an MBA from Liberty University
  • Joined SEND International as a missionary in 1987
  • Ordained by Fellowship Bible Church in 1990
  • Spent 11 years in Alaska and 10 years in Michigan with SEND International
  • Currently serve as Assistant to the US Director for SEND International
  • Married to Cherilyn since 1974 and have one son and one grandson living in Oregon
  • Enjoy fishing, hunting, shooting pool, college football, and sitting on the couch with Cherilyn

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In God We Trust: Week 2

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