The Staff At Abundant Life                                                          05/08/08
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Senior Pastor Dennis & Tonine Stone

pastord911@bellsouth.net

                         (864) 688-0090 ext 101                          

 

Dennis Stone was born on January 29, 1959 in Little Rock, Arkansas.  After graduating high school, the Stone family moved to Gaffney, South Carolina where he met his wife Tonine.  During a campmeeting service on July 3, 1981, Dennis rededicated his heart to the Lord and fully surrendered his life to God's will.

 

Accepting the call of God on his life, Pastor Stone became a Church of God minister and began his ministry close to home. On September 15, 1991, the young couple along with their son Kaleb, began Abundant Life Church of God in a clubhouse off of Highway 14 with 19 people.  Through their dedication, the church was organized on January 5, 1992.  Within a year, the church moved to two storefront buildings on Woodruff Road, and purchased a beautiful parcel of land one block over from the original clubhouse location.  In 1993 a 5,000 sq ft facility was erected and in 1995 an additional 12,000 sq ft was added, housing a 500+ seat sanctuary, children's and youth classes, and a fellowship hall.  A 2,400 sq ft modular building was purchased and was in use as the administrative offices.

A Station for Salvation, Healing, and Restoration became the benchmark principles of his vision as the church began to see people of many different backgrounds come to know Christ.  In 2001, through his dedication, leadership, and hard work, Pastor Stone's vision grew far beyond most could think.  A master plan was laid out to convert an 84,000 sq ft warehouse into a central hub of a church ministry and community center in the downtown Simpsonville area.  In 2003, the building was purchased and construction began.  In June 2004, the Zone officially opened to its first enrollees, 32 Summer Camp children.  In December of the same year, a temporary sanctuary was set up in one of the three gymnasiums to move the church from its Hwy 14 location to the new church building.

Now halfway through this monumental building project, God is blessing Pastor Stone's ministry more than ever before.  The people of Abundant Life, as well as leaders across the Golden Strip community, have a deep love and respect for Pastor Stone. Those that know him speak of the compassion and love that he demonstrates for all people.  He is also a man that is continually seeking after the Lord. 

Abundant Life is also blessed to have Tonine Stone, as our honored First Lady.  Alongside her husband, Tonine is a key leader in the church and shares the responsibility of leading others into a greater relationship with Christ.  Tonine also is liaison to the After School Program as well as the praise and worship leader for worship services.   They are the proud parents of three children:  Kaleb, a junior in college; Kameron, in tenth grade; and Kendall, in seventh grade.

Rev. Wayne Warren serves as the Pastoral Care minister of Abundant Life.  He has been a member of the church staff since September 2002 and a member of the church since 1994.  Pastor Wayne oversees the pastoral care department of the church, along with the deacon and elder ministries, hospital visitation, prayer ministries, and construction projects around the church.

Pastor Wayne previously has served in the states of South Carolina and Arkansas as music director, youth pastor, and senior pastor of five churches.  Pastor Wayne is an Ordained Bishop in the Church of God and has served on various appointed committees within the International Denomination, and currently is a member of the State Prayer Force Commission.  Pastor Wayne has attained several earned and honorary degrees throughout his 30+ years of serving in church ministry. 

Pastor Wayne Warren is also a Board Member for Rupert Harold Ministries.  This group will be traveling to Vietnam yearly witnessing about Jesus Christ and providing medical care for Vietnamese people.   He is also currently available to help other pastors who need a week or weekend retreat for rejuvenation.  You can feel confident that he will minister to your people and their needs.He is supported in ministry by his wife, Debra, and together they have three grown children, Tiffany Samples, Wayne Jr., and Eric, and four grandchildren, Logan, Riley, Emily and Colin.

Associate Pastor Wayne & Debra Warren      (864) 688-0090 ext. 102

 

                                                                                                                                                                                    Reverend Josh Childers serves as the Student Ministries Pastor of Abundant Life.  He obtained BA Degree in Pastoral Ministry from Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee.  Throughout his career, Josh has served in various areas of ministry. 

Josh has exciting plans for the Student Ministry Department.  Working together with Preschool, Children, Middle School, Youth, and College/Career Leaders, his goal is to bridge all age gaps to create a total ministry program for each individual.  Josh will also coordinate events with THE ZONE recreation teams and the students of Abundant Life, as well as After School and Summer Camp activities.  He is supported in his ministry by his wife Brooke.  She currently serves as a Gifted and Talented Teacher in the Gettys Middle School in Pickens County.  They are expecting their first child in September.  

Reverend Josh & Brooke Childers

 

 

Scott Reid serves as one of the Youth Directors of Abundant Life and the Impact412/Infusion Youth Department.  Pastor Scott is a charter member of the church since its inception and has served in various capacities, including Children's Church Director, Children's Pastor, Middle School Director, Visionary Counsel Member, and Currently serves as the Recreation Director of THE ZONE.  Mr. Scott works at Cryovac in Simpsonville.

Mrs. Kim Reid is liaison to the Children's Ministries of Abundant Life by way of  being a member of the Visionary Counsel.  She is also the Student Ministries Director, working hand in hand with the Student Ministries Pastor, and other Children's Department Workers in bringing the total children's program together within the church.  She is also the Assistant Principal of Fork Shoals Elementary School.

Scott and Kim have three children, Brandon, Britney, and Bradley.

 

Recreation Director, Youth Pastor, & Student Ministries Director Scott & Kim Reid (864) 688-0090 ext. 105

 

 

Rev. Stephen Morton serves as one of the Youth Directors of Abundant Life and the Impact412/ Infusion Youth Department.  Pastor Stephen has been a part of the church since 1996 and has served in several capacities, including Youth Director, Media Director, Television Program Producer, Director, and Editor, Webmaster, and currently is a member of both the Visionary Counsel and the Zone Board of Directors.

He is a licensed Christian Education Minister in the Church of God.  Mr. Stephen also works for Nicca, USA in Fountain Inn. He is supported in ministry by his wife, Donna, and two children, Amber and Alec.

To read current blogs, view youth photos or for more info on IMPACT 412 Youth Ministries you can visit www.myspace.com/impact412

Youth Ministries Pastor Stephen & Donna Morton

(864) 688-0090 ext. 106

 

 

 

 

Mary Stone serves as one of the Senior Adult Directors of Abundant Life and is part of the office staff.  She is a charter member of Abundant Life, and has worked for the church since its inception.  She is backed by over 50 years of ministry experience within the Church of God denomination, from pastor to State Youth Director.  Sister Stone has three sons, Alton Jr., who pastors in Union, our Senior Pastor Dennis Stone, and Dr. David Stone, MD, who is also a minister.  She has six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Senior Adult Ministries Mary Stone

(864)  688-0090 ext. 100

 

 

 

 

Glenda McAbee serves as one of the Senior Adult Directors of Abundant Life.  She is a native of Upstate South Carolina.  A retired Corporate Controller, she now spends her time volunteering in our church and community.  She is involved in many areas of Abundant Life. 

She is supported in ministry by her husband, Bill.  They have four grown children, Sam Finley, Malena Finley Long, Chuck McAbee and Mark McAbee. They have seven grandchildren, ranging in age from 15 years to 18 months. They are Christopher, Chelsea, Blake, Ashleigh, Seth, Casey and Abby.  Their eighth, a boy, is due in July.

 

 

Senior Adult Ministries Bill & Glenda McAbee

(864) 688-0090 ext. 100

 

 

 

 

Renee Sanders serves as part of the office staff of Abundant Life and has served in that area since 2001.  She is employed by the? Retirement Company in Travelers Rest.  Ms.  Renee is a Registered Nurse within the state of South Carolina.  She was the clinical manager for Edgewood Cardiology for over 20 years.  She specializes in anticoagulation therapy and pacemakers.

Ms. Renee coordinates the master calendar for all events for the church and zone activities, as well as being responsible as a point person for communication of important information.

 

Renee Sanders

Receptionist

(864) 688-0090  ext. 100

 

Zone & Music Director

Kenneth & Kristi Knight

(864) 688-0090 ext 201 & 108

kdcknight@charter.net

Kristi Knight serves as the Music Director of Abundant Life.  She has been a part of the leadership team since January 2006.  Mrs. Kristi holds a bachelor's degree in Instrumental and Vocal Instruction from Morehead State University as well as a Master's Degree in Music Education from the University of Kentucky and Eastern Kentucky University.  She is currently an Administrative Assistant and After School Director.  She is supported in ministry by her husband, Kenneth, and their two children, Devon 10, and Cameron 7.

 

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