Our Mission & Vision

The mission of Calvary Baptist Church is to lead unbelievers and believers to become responsible followers of Jesus Christ. There are three ways that Calvary Baptist Church seeks to accomplish this call from God: 1) Exalt God; 2) Edify God’s people; 3) Evangelize the lost.

Leadership Team:

 

Reverend Mike Mills, Senior Pastor

Mike grew up in South Carolina and has served churches in Lexington, Andrews,and Garden City. Mike began his duties as senior pastor of Calvary on June 1, 2008. He received his undergraduate and Law Degrees from the University of South Carolina in Columbia and a Masters of Divinity Degree from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Mike is married to the former Caroline Bailey, and they have four children: Taylor, Bailey, Colin and Callie. Taylor and Bailey are college students, and Colin and Callie keep Caroline and Mike very busy. They can usually be found at a soccer field when they aren’t at church. Mike’s other interests include reading and jogging, as well as preaching and teaching God’s Word. Mike’s love for the Lord shows in his ministry as he works with people of all ages.

 

 

Reverend Eddie Stewart, Education and Outreach Pastor

Rev. Eddie Stewart began serving as Associate Pastor Education/Outreach on July 5, 2009. Eddie is a graduate of Charleston Southern University and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He was pastor of Children, Youth, and Recreation at Elim Baptist Church in Effingham, SC, immediately prior to accepting the call to Calvary. He previously served at Unity Baptist Church in Florence, as well as Kilbourne Park Baptist Church in Columbia. He is very involved in associational missions through Disaster Relief and LifeChangers. His heart is helping others and in so doing to help them see the love that God has for them. Eddie and his wife, Louanne, were appointed as North American Missionaries in February 2007. They have two grown children – Wes is married to Jessica and they live in Lancaster, SC and Jessie is married to Daniel Barta and they live in Travelers Rest, SC. In his free time, Eddie likes to hunt and fish. 

Michael Graham, Student Pastor

 

Rita McInville, Calvary Kindergarten Director

 

 

 

Ministry Assistants:

Trena Cogley, Ministry Assistant

Keli Baker, Financial Assistant

Custodial Staff:

 Cindy Nelson, Part-time Custodian
Scott Bell
Julius Covington

 

 

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