Our team of Pastors and Youth Leaders work together to build life-giving relationships and serve everyone around us in love.
Rev. Danny Meetze
Senior Pastor
About Me:
Well, I was born and raised in Gaffney, SC and raised in church (Cherokee Ave. and Blacksburg First Baptist). Was called to ministry in 1989 at a conference in Charlotte NC. I have served the Lord through youth/children’s ministry and pastoring for over 30 years. Hard to believe it’s been that long. I married my beautiful wife, Becky, in 2001 and we have 3 amazing daughters: Sydney, Kylee, and Abbie.
Favorite Verse:
Trust in the Lord with all your heart And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6
Hobbies:
Anything SC Gamecocks, grilling/smoking meat, outdoors (hunting/fishing), golf and spending time with family and friends.
Favorite Movie(s):
I love the Marvel Series. My favorite is Captain America. Can watch them over and over again. Also love the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings!
Melissa E. Allison
Music Director
About Me:
I am a native of Gaffney SC and was raised by godly parents in church at Providence Baptist. There is where I got my love for music and singing. I graduated from Gardner Webb College with a BA in Music Education and Lesley University with a Maters of Education specializing in ARTS Integration. I was married for 33 years to Dean Allison until the Lord called him home in 2020. I retired in 2018 from teaching general elementary music in Cherokee Co. I am the proud fur mama of a Yorkie named Barkley.
Favorite Verse:
The fruits of the spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Galatians 5: 16-26.
Hobbies:
Walking, Swimming, gardening, being around friends and family.
Favorite Movie:
The Patriot
Lori Jones
Church Secretary
About Me:
I am a native of Gaffney, SC. Graduated from Gaffney High School and Limestone College in 2012 with a major in Business and a minor in Christian Studies. I have been married to Marshall Jones for 37 years and we have 3 children and 5 grandchildren.
Favorite Verse:
“For with God nothing will be impossible.” Luke 1:37
Favorite Song:
Hymn of Heaven
