Staff

Pastor

Cameron Levi

"My calling is to serve God through pastoral ministry. This means that I am called to proclaim God's word in the forms of preaching and teaching. I am called to administer the sacraments of baptism and holy communion to provide the church and community opportunities to uniquely encounter God's grace. I am called to service in the church and the community. This looks like caring for the sick, visiting those who are limited in their ability to leave their home, participate in missions in both the church and community, standing up for those who are left out or in need, and to lead others in doing this kind of work. Finally, I am called to organize the life of the church through working with our church's wonderful staff, committees, teams, and all who participate in St. Paul UMC."

Pastor Cameron lives with his wife Sabrina.  They have two cats and two dogs that they love very much.

A graduate from the University of South Carolina Aiken with a bachelor's degree in Communication and the Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary with a master's degree in Divinity. He has worked a multitude of part-time jobs including maintenance at a golf course, bagging groceries, and selling men's clothes.His pastoral ministry began when he was 20 years-old, so being a pastor has made up the majority of his work.

Pastor Cameron enjoys working out, reading books, cooking, taking day trips with my wife, and watching baseball. Go Braves!

Favorite Bible Verse:  1 John 3:2 "Beloved, we are God's children now; what we will be has not yet been revealed. What we do know is this: when he is revealed, we will be like him, for we will see him as he is."

Favorite Hymn:  It Is Well with My Soul




Administrative Assitant

Jill Forrest

 

Jill is the center hub of communication for St Paul UMC.  She is instrumental in bulletin and newsletter design and publication, key community liasion, and much more.  She is a Saluda, SC native, and resides with her son, John David. She has a BA in Interdisciplinary Studies and a Masters in Education.  When she is not in the office, she enjoys spending time with her family, bicycling, boating, fishing, traveling, watching Gamecock football, watching John David play golf, and going to any beach. 

Favorite Bible Verse:  "Give thanks in every situation because this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." - 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Favorite Hymn:  "Because He Lives"




Organist

Tonia Hudson

 

Tonia is St Paul UMC's exquisitely talented pianist and organist.  The sounds that come forth from the instruments she plays is simply heavenly! Words here do not do her talent justice -- come experience for yourself! 

She was born, reared and resides on Lake Murray in Saluda County.  She resides with her husband, Troy, and their daughters, Kaylee and Kennedy.  She is proud to announce Kaylee will graduate from USC Aiken in December, while Kennedy is enjoying attending USC in Columbia.  Tonia has a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood/Elementary Education from Converse College, a Masters in Elementary Education from Lander University, and a Masters in Technology from Nova Southeastern.  When she is not playing beautiful music, she enjoys any outside activities, specifically gardening and canning during the summer months.  

Favorite Hymn:  "Holy, Holy, Holy" was her very first favorite hymn.  She says she has so many favorite hymns, she couldn't list them all.




Building Maintenance

Charles Rollins

 

Charles is the "Jack-Of-All-Trades" when it comes to St Paul UMC's building maintenance.  He is vital to the upkeep and fine tuning of the structures and to the temperature comfort of all who enter.  He is a Saluda, SC native, and resides with his wife, Paulette. Charles is a high school graduate and has a Master Electrical Degree.  When he is not shining windows, and working on preservation within St Paul UMC's walls, he enjoys hunting, fishing and woodworking.  

Favorite Bible Verse: "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life."  - John 3:16 

Favorite Hymn:  "The Lord Of The Dance" 




Treasurer

Johnnie Stevens

 

Johnnie is instrumental in managing and overseeing St Paul UMC's accounting.  She was born and reared in Saluda County, SC and resides with her husband, Samuel, in the Mayson section of Saluda County.  She has three children: Scott, Stacie and Susan and six grandchildren. Johnnie is a Saluda High School graduate, a registered Cosmetologist and Master Barber. When she is not working for St Paul UMC, she enjoys traveling, spending time with family, watching NASCAR races, reading about places within the United States and in the world.  Her hobbies include crafting (any kind), collecting dolls, books, plates and pencils and taking pictures of family and friends. 

Favorite Bible Verse:  "I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.  My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth.  He will not suffer thy foot to be moved:  He that keepeth thee will not slumber.  Behold, He that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.  The Lord is thy keeper:  the Lord is thy shade upon thy right hand.  The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night.  The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil: He shall preserve they soul.  The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore."  - Psalm 121 

Favorite Hymn(s):  "How Great Thou Art" and "Amazing Grace" 
 




Ground Maintenance

Tim Taylor

 

Tim is the groundskeeper for St Paul UMC.  He exerts time, special care and attention to ensuring our grounds are beautifully groomed and presentable.  

Tim is a Saluda, SC native, and resides in the Centennial section of Saluda County with his wife, Melinda, and son, Luke.  He is a Saluda High School graduate and attended Lander College.  When he is not keeping the grounds, he enjoys raising dogs, gardening, hunting and spending time with his family. 

Favorite Bible Verse:  "In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you." - John 14:2

Favorite Hymn:  "Just As I Am"




Choir Director

Maggie Wills

 

Maggie has a powerful voice and God-given talent for all things music both inside and outside St Paul UMC.  She is much more than our Choir Director, as she is instrumental in planning and programming all music events, coordinating special community concerts, gathering other musicians to come perform at St Paul UMC events, and even gracing us with a song or three. 

She is from Paducah, KY, and resides with her husband, James, and three children Addy (9), Thomas (7) and Manning (5) in Saluda.  She has a BA in Music from Newberry College.  When she is not directing the St Paul UMC Chancel Choir on Sundays, directing special music cantatas within the community or St Paul UMC, or singing for others, she enjoys spending time with family, playing the guitar, creating crafts, and photography.  

Favorite Bible Verse:  "Peace I leave with you; My peace I give you.  I do not give to you as the world gives.  Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid."  - John 14:27

Favorite Hymns:  "Come Thou Fount," "This Is My Song," and "Yahweh, You Are Near"