Working Together
Our staff and volunteers
Elizabeth Nance-Coker
CBFSC Coordinator
Elizabeth Nance-Coker became CBFSC Coordinator in June 2022. A cradle Baptist and raised in a mission-minded home, Elizabeth discerned the call into ministry while a student at East Texas Baptist College. She then served in music and discipleship ministry for decades in a variety of locations and denominational traditions before returning to Baptist life. Ordained in 2016 at Emmanuel Baptist Fellowship, Elizabeth is the former pastor of Lakeview Baptist Church in Camden.
In addition to leadership of community and civic boards and councils, her lifelong passion for spiritual and pastoral involvement has given her an enthusiasm for cultivating relationships between people, worship planning, and providing opportunities for people to grow in faith as they follow Christ together. Elizabeth earned the Doctor of Worship Studies with a theological focus upon the Psalms of Lament from The Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies, a Master of Music from the University of Texas at San Antonio, and an undergraduate degree in Secondary Music Education with minors in English, History, Speech Communication and Elementary Education from Saint Mary’s University.
A military family for 22 years, Elizabeth and her husband Dennis enjoyed living throughout the United States and overseas. Now making their home in Columbia, they are the proud parents of three grown children and two teenagers. Elizabeth enjoys reading, cross stitching historic samplers, and long walks with Rosie, her Golden Pyrenees.
Lane Riley
CBFSC Associate Coordinator
Lane Riley is the Associate Coordinator for CBFSC. She has undergraduate degrees from Lander University in Sociology and Spanish, and a Masters in Community Development from Delta State University. She is currently enrolled at Central Baptist Theological Seminary.
Lane previously served as the Executive Director of Delta Hands for Hope, a CBF-partnered Together for Hope site in the Mississippi Delta. She is passionate about advocating for social justice issues, and racial and gender equity. She was honored as one of the CBF “25 Young Baptists to Know” in 2017. Lane enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
Debbie Haag
Office Manager
Debbie lives in West Columbia, has a daughter (Madelyn), is “Nana” to two beautiful grandchildren, and is an international “Mom” to two wonderful exchange students. She has worked in various fields, including bookkeeping, insurance and paralegal work, but came to work for CBFSC the first time in 1998 as the secretary when the office in Columbia was first opened. She left in October of 2000 when her daughter was born, but returned to CBFSC in January of 2008. Debbie enjoys spending time with friends and family, traveling, spoiling grandchildren, and movie/game nights.
Wayne Patterson
Disaster Response Coordinator
Before accepting the appointment as Disaster Response Coordinator for CBFSC, Wayne served in a variety of roles with CBFSC, including Moderator and Treasurer. He also served on and chaired several committees for CBFSC, as well as serving at the National level of CBF on their Coordinating Council and Governing Board. He has led the Disaster Response efforts of FBC Pendleton, completing over 60 mission trips since hurricane Katrina. Wayne is a deacon, Sunday school teacher, kitchen worker, choir member, and active volunteer/team leader for local mission projects that FBC Pendleton elects to pursue.
The Patterson family moved to Charleston SC in 1976 during the Bicentennial celebration and Wayne taught for 2 years at The Citadel before moving to Clemson in 1978. He retired from Clemson University in 2008 after a 30-year career as a tiger. His Doctoral degree in Business Administration is from the University of Arkansas, and he holds a BS and MA from the University of Alabama.
Our Coordinating Council
The Coordinating Council is the working body of CBF South Carolina. All of its members are volunteers, and are comprised of male and female clergy and laity, all from partner churches and organizations across South Carolina. The Administrative Council is the voting body of CBF South Carolina.
A Nominating Committee recommends Council members to serve for three-year terms (or unexpired terms). The names are presented to the general membership for approval at the annual Business Meeting held during the CBFSC General Assembly every spring. The Nominating Committee is filled by nominations from the Administrative Council.
The Coordinating Council does its work through teams and committees, sometimes in person, but more often virtually.
Officers
Moderator: Rene Sisson, FL
Providence Church, Daniel Island
Past Moderator: Garren Titus, ML
Boulevard Baptist, Anderson
Moderator Elect: Dan Freemyer, MC
Providence Church, Daniel Island
Treasurer: Dave Strum, ML
Eau Claire Baptist, Columbia
Secretary: Chris Liles, MC
FBC Anderson
Assistant Treasurer: Jim Catoe, ML
Belmont Baptist, Columbia
FL: Female Laity
FC: Female Clergy
ML: Male Laity
MC: Male Clergy
Administrative Council
Rene Sisson (Moderator), FL
Providence Church, Daniel Island
Garren Titus (Past Moderator), ML
Boulevard Baptist, Anderson
Dan Freemyer (Moderator Elect), MC
Providence Church, Daniel Island
Dave Strum (Treasurer), ML
Eau Claire Baptist, Columbia
Chris Liles (Secretary), MC
FBC Anderson
Jim Catoe (Assistant Treasurer), ML
Belmont Baptist, Columbia
Deanna McBroom (Advancement), FC
Providence Church, Daniel Island
Beth McConnell (Congregational Life), FC
Kathwood Baptist, Columbia
Ryan Wilson (Finance), MC
Trinity Baptist, Seneca
Fred DeFoor (General Assembly), MC
FBC Greenville
Bill Stanfield (Leadership Development), MC
Metanoia
Missy Smith (Missions), FC
The Baptist Church of Beaufort
Matt King (Nominating) , MC
Augusta Road Baptist, Greenville
Josh Hunt (Personnel), MC
FBC Anderson
Bridget Kokolis (At Large), FC
FBC Greenville
Austin Carty (At Large), MC
Boulevard Baptist, Anderson
Staff Liaison: Elizabeth Nance Coker, Coordinator, FC
Kathwood Baptist, Columiba
Staff Liaison: Lane Riley, Associate Coordinator, FC
FBC Greenwood
Staff Liaison: Wayne Patterson, DR Coordinator, ML
FBC Pendleton
FL: Female Laity
FC: Female Clergy
ML: Male Laity
MC: Male Clergy
Finance Committee
Chair: Ryan Wilson, MC
Trinity Baptist, Seneca
Hazel Monteith, FL
Kathwood Baptist, Columbia
Charlie Thornton, ML
FBC Anderson
Heather Griggs, FL
Augusta Road Baptist, Greenville
Pete Askins, ML
St. Andrews Baptist, Columbia
Treasurer: Dave Strum, Ex-officio, ML
Eau Claire Baptist, Columbia
Assistant Treasurer: Jim Catoe, Ex-officio, ML
Belmont Baptist, Columbia
Moderator: Rene Sisson, Ex-officio, FL
Providence Church, Daniel Island
Staff Liaison: Elizabeth Nance-Coker, Coordinator, FC
Kathwood Baptist, Columbia
Nominating Committee
Chair: Matt King, MC
Augusta Road Baptist, Greenville
Jeff Pethel, MC
The Baptist Church of Beaufort
Cheryl Patterson, FL
FBC Pendleton
Paula Egelson, FL
Providence Church, Daniel Island
Rusty Brock, MC
FBC Clemson
Past Moderator: Garren Titus, ML
Boulevard Baptist, Anderson
Staff Liaison: Elizabeth Nance-Coker, Coordinator, FC
Kathwood Baptist, Columbia
Personnel Committee
Chair: Josh Hunt, MC
FBC Anderson
Nancy Brown, FL
Kathwood Baptist, Columbia
Elizabeth Simmons, FL
Boulevard Baptist, Anderson
Kelli Kirksey, FC
Inman FBC
Jan McCracken, FL
FBC Pendleton
Chuck Moates, MC
FBC Greenwood
Moderator: Rene Sisson, Ex-officio, FL
Boulevard Baptist, Anderson
Staff Liaison: Elizabeth Nance-Coker, Coordinator, FC
Kathwood Baptist, Columbia
Advancement Team
Chair: Deanna McBroom, FC
Providence Church, Daniel Island
Layne Rogerson, FC
Chesterfield Baptist
Amanda Avery, FL
FBC Clinton
Matt Rollins, MC
FBC Greenville
Moderator: Rene Sisson, Ex-officio, FL
Providence Church, Daniel Island
Staff Liaison: Elizabeth Nance-Coker, Coordinator, FC
Kathwood Baptist, Columbia
Congregational Life Team
Chair: Beth McConnell, FC
Kathwood Baptist, Columbia
Vice Chair: Jennifer McClung Rygg, FC
FBC Pendleton
Gary Walton, MC
Pleasant Ridge Baptist, Rock Hill
Jeffrey Howard, MC
PAK Consultant, CBF Global
J.D. Davis, ML
Remnants Church, Myrtle Beach
Leslie Walker, FL
FBC Anderson
Weston Henderson, MC
Pelham Road Baptist, Greenville
Moderator: Rene Sisson, Ex-officio FL
Providence Church, Daniel Island
Staff Liaison: Elizabeth Nance-Coker, Coordinator FC
Kathwood Baptist, Columbia
Staff Liaison: Lane Riley, Associate Coordinator FC
FBC Greenwood
General Assembly Team
Chair: Fred DeFoor, MC
FBC Greenville
Kelly Neal, FL
FBC Anderson
Julie Johnson, FL
Oakland Baptist, Rock Hill
Jimmy Johnson, ML
Oakland Baptist, Rock Hill
Naomi Black-Bass, FC
FBC Anderson
Cara Morgan, FC
FBC Anderson
Zach Derr, MC
FBC Aiken
Moderator: Rene Sisson, Ex-officio, FL
Providence Church, Daniel Island
Staff Liaison: Debbie Haag, Office Manager, FL
Leadership Development Team
Chair: Bill Stanfield, MC
Metanoia
Andrew Corley, MC
FBC Laurens
Jeremiah Childers, MC
Inman FBC
Sarah Laurence, FC
FBC Aiken
Barbara Miller, FC
Eau Claire Baptist, Columbia
Chris Cottingham, MC
FBC Pendleton
Al Walker, ML
St. Andrews Baptist, Columbia
Moderator: Rene Sisson, Ex-officio, FL
Boulevard Baptist, Anderson
Staff Liaison: Elizabeth Nance-Coker, Coordinator, FC
Kathwood Baptist, Columbia
Staff Liaison: Lane Riley, Associate Coordinator, FC
FBC Greenwood
Missions Team
Chair: Missy Smith , FC
The Baptist Church of Beaufort
Rebecca Campbell, FL
Lakeview Baptist, Camden
Amanda Crooks, FL
FBC Aiken
Charles Moses, MC
Mt. Zion Baptist, Denmark
Scott Ryan, MC,
Kathwood Baptist, Columbia
Sharon Davis, FL
Greenlawn Baptist, Columbia
Sharon King, FC
St. Andrews Baptist, Columbia
Anne Singleton, FL
FBC Clemson
Disaster Response Coordinator: Wayne Patterson, ML
FBC Pendleton
SCCAC Representative: Lane Riley, FL
FBC Greenwood
Moderator: Rene Sisson, Ex-officio, FL
Boulevard Baptist, Anderson
Staff Liaison: Elizabeth Nance-Coker, Coordinator, FC
Kathwood Baptist, Columbia
Staff Liaison: Lane Riley, Associate Coordinator, FC
FBC Greenwood