Our Staff

	Dr. Dean and Faith Taylor Senior Pastor Dr. Dean Taylor joined the staff in December 2003. His passion is to preach the Word of God in a clear and practical way that exalts Jesus Christ, edifies Christians, and evangelizes unbelievers. Pastor Taylor earned a Bachelor of Arts in Bible, a Master of Arts in Theology, and a Master of Divinity. In addition, he has completed a Doctor of Sacred Ministry degree. He and his wife Faith have four children.
	Jerry and Terssa Barron Lead Pastor – Operations and Missions Pastor Jerry and Tessa have been ministering at Calvary in various capacities since 1991. He joined the staff in 2005 as the Business Manager. Pastor Jerry also teaches the Family Foundations Sunday School Class and serves as Calvary's Missions Director. Jerry graduated with a degree in Financial Management and has earned a Master of Ministry degree. The Barrons have three children.
	Robert and Janet Graziano Lead Pastor – Adult Discipleship Pastor Robert Graziano and his wife Janet accepted Christ as Savior while living and working in New York City. Pastor Robert went on to earn a Practical Training degree and a Master of Ministry degree. Pastor Robert oversees the discipleship program and Sunday school classes, and teaches the Abundant Life Sunday School Class. He and Janet are also involved in a ministry of discipleship and counseling. The Grazianos have three children and three grandchildren.
	Ron and Shelly Hamilton Music Ron Hamilton – known worldwide as "Patch the Pirate" – joined the staff of Calvary Baptist Church in 1994. His musical ministry has influenced countless lives, both young and old. Ron and Shelly are actively involved with Majesty Music. Pastor Ron holds undergraduate and master's degrees in Sacred Music and has received honorary doctoral degrees from several institutions. The Hamiltons have five children and one grandchild.
	Jeff and Anna Hamrick Lead Pastor – Worship and Events Pastor Jeff Hamrick joined the Calvary staff in 2005. He taught in Indianapolis and was called to the postion of Youth Pastor in 2001. He was ordained the following year. Anna taught music and special education until 2004. She is now a full-time mom with two boys. Pastor Jeff teaches the Sunday school class for newly-married couples. He is currently taking classes for a Master of Ministry degree.
	John and Sarah Hutcheson Lead Pastor – Student Discipleship Pastor John began serving as Calvary's Pastor of Student and Young Adult Ministries in 2006. Prior to joining the Calvary staff, he served for four years at Tri-City Ministries in Kansas City, Missouri – most recently as Assistant to the Pastor. Pastor John ministers directly to our Junior and Senior High teens and their families and provides pastoral oversight for ministries involving children and students. He and Sarah, and their three daughters, live in Simpsonville.
	Ben and Dayna Ice Children Ben and Dayna came to Calvary Baptist Church in 2004 from Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, to pastor the Children's Ministry. Ben has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biblical Studies, a Masters degree in Pastoral Studies, and a Masters degree in Counseling. He developed and oversees the Truth Trackers children's disicpleship program used at Calvary and more than 150 churches across the country. The Ices live in Simpsonville with their three children, Isabelle, Ireland, and Isaac.
	Santiago and Diamela Rueda Lead Pastor – Outreach and Spanish Ministry Pastor Santiago Rueda joined our staff in 2005 as the founder of Calvary's Spanish ministry, Iglesia Bautista El Calvario. In 1993 he planted Iglesia Bautista La Fe in North Carolina, which he pastored for seven years. He was ordained in 1995, and by 1997, also served as a church-planting missionary to Cuba. He has earned a Bachelor's Degree in Humanities and a Master's Degree in Pastoral Studies. He and his wife Diamela live in Greenville with their four children.
	Stan and Suzette Rupe Senior Adults and Compassionate Care Pastor Stan Rupe has served at Calvary since 1999. He directs the Golden Gems ministry to senior adults and oversees Compassionate Care for our church family. He holds a Practical Christian Training degree as well as a Master of Biblical Ministry degree. Pastor Stan served as a Senior Pastor in Pennsylvania for ten years before he and his wife Suzette came to Calvary. They have three sons and four grandchildren.