Pastor Lee & Julie Patrick

For more than 25 years, Pastor Lee Patrick and his wife, Julie, have served the Lord at First Church and Maranatha Christian School. They were both raised in North Carolina, and each felt the call to attend Southeastern Free Will Baptist Bible College in Wendell, NC.

In 1997, they relocated to Florence, South Carolina in order to serve the youth at First Church. In 2002, after serving the First Church youth for five years, they were appointed as Pastor and Pastor's wife. The couple has served the Lord in the Florence community ever since, dedicating their lives to the ministry.

Chad & Missy Reel
Associate Pastor

Chad and Missy Reel have ministered at First Church since July 2003. His experience in Christian Education and his vision have enabled the church and school to minister to hundreds of families over the years. Chad currently serves as the Youth Pastor of First Church. Missy teaches 2nd Grade in our school.

Jonathan & Robin Lewis
Music Minister

Jonathan, and his wife Robin, recently moved from Tennessee to First Church during the summer of 2023 and are actively enhancing our music ministry. We are excited to see how God is moving in our church, and we welcome Jonathan and his sweet family!

Luke & Courtney Leonard
Associate Pastor

Luke and his wife, Courtney, also moved to First Church during the summer of 2023. We are excited to have them serve in the church and school. Luke is the Athletic Director for MCS and also assists Chad Reel with the youth group. Courtney teaches K4 in our school.