Leadership & Staff
Our elders form a representative leadership nominated and elected by the congregation and trained and examined in his Christian experience (especially his personal character and family management); his knowledge of Bible content; his knowledge of the system of doctrine, government, discipline contained in the Constitution of the Presbyterian Church in America; the duties of the office to which he has been nominated; and his willingness to give assent to the questions required for ordination.
Justin Kendrick
is our pastor (which is also called Teaching Elder). He grew up in LA. Not that one. No, not that one either. Rather . . . . lower Alabama. Justin and his wife, Susan have been in Spartanburg for 11 years. They have three kids ranging from high school to college: Jack, Will, and Emma. When he’s not preparing a sermon, counseling church members, studying, or any of the many demanding pastoral privileges and duties, you might find him hiking, fishing, kayaking, or watching sports. He would really like to improve on being a fisherman . . . both the evangelism kind and on the stream. He is really good at criticizing Auburn's play calling and at keeping calm and carrying on - and occasionally . . . helping others to do that as well. He loves welcoming atmosphere at Grace, their commitment to living out the Christian life in the ordinary places and relationships of everyday life, and their love for one another and worship that points us to Jesus.
Jim O’Donnell
is what we call a Ruling Elder at Grace. He hails from Rhode Island. The population diminished to half when he left. Since 1989 he has called Spartanburg home where he resides with his wife Tisha and his three kids Ian, Mia, and Aidan. If he were choosing, the Millennium Falcon would be his commuter vehicle. He’s really good at sharpening things. His favorite thing about Grace Presbyterian is the heart of the people.
Ken Huff
From Atlanta, Ken now serves as a deacon at Grace. He has been married to “Denise [his] beautiful wife of 30 fantabulous years” and has four children: Jules 25, Meg 21, Erica 20, and Lana 17. He loves to build relationships with others and the Georgia Bulldogs. He confesses that, “I am naturally bent toward myself. I wish I didn’t have to fight myself to focus on others and serve them better.” He enjoys pointing others to see the truth from God’s Word and applying it to life’s situations. Ken also enjoys the relevant preaching centered on Christ from God’s Word that is presented at Grace.