Fellowship Bible Church

Born in Texas and mostly raised there with a few years in Colorado
Accepted Christ two weeks before I graduated from college
Received my bachelor’s degree (B.B.A. Management) from Texas Tech University
Received my Masters in Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary
Briefly served as a missionary with CAM International in Central America
Served as President of Houston Bible Institute (now College of Biblical Studies – Houston) for 9 years
Pastored Tomball Bible Church for 18 years
Came to Fellowship Bible Church in June 2010
Been married to Lael since 1977 and have one son, Zach, who lives in Austin, TX.
Enjoy reading, movies, eating out, hunting, fishing, and attempting golf

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 4 wonderful, brilliant grandchildren (with 1 one genius on the way!)
Earned a Masters in Theology from the seminary of Columbia International University
Currently serve the Body of Christ as one of the Directors of The Oliver Gospel Mission located in downtown Columbia
Enjoy woodworking, writing, handiwork, movies, reading and, most of all, being a husband, father and grandfather

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

Born 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.

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.

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

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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