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| Church Staff
Beechwood considers Jesus to be its Head and Chief Shepherd, and follows the doctrine of the Apostles through the New Testment Epistles. Beechwood is an Elder-led & shepherded, Deacon-served, Body dynamic ministry. Shayne Powell Jr., Th.M | Pastor of Vision and Preaching
Pastor Shayne is 33 yrs old, He has 5 boys with his wife Sonya. Shayne loves to read, write, hike, camp, play guitar in the Beechwood worship band, spend hours in used bookstores, eat, and drink coffee. He has been involved in ministry since the age of 4; is a former missionary to Bethel, Alaska; is a graduate and/or student of Fruitland Bible Institute, Liberty University, & Omega Seminary (is currently working on earning his doctorate); is the Consulting Editor for the New Millenium Bible and Commentary; is a musician-songwriter and the author of several books, including God's A-Parent Image, Being Alien, and The Unsuccessful Christian. Family: Sonya, Elisha, Eian, Zeke, Zayne, Aiden Sonya Powell
Women's Counselor & Homeschool Teacher Doug Truax Jr., Th.B | Pastor of Ministry and Teaching
Pastor Doug is 32 yrs old. He loves reading doctrinal dissertations, studying Koine Greek, singing in the Beechwood worship band, teaching his nephews and niece the Word of God, and his dogs. Doug is a former missionary to Ivory Coast, Africa; director of the music program at Beechwood; the Vice President of AARC Missions and Principal at Beechwood Christian Academy. Doug is currently earning an advanced degree at Omega Seminary. Wife: Marley
Women's Counselor and teacher at Beechwood Christian Academy. Cory Truax, BS | Teacher
Cory loves politics, history, his nephews and niece (whom he is sure to play with every day!) and being frugal. He: is single; a graduate of North Greenville University; teaches regularly for Wednesday Night Discipleship @ Beechwood; works as a counselor at Southern Wesleyan University; is the lead singer for the Christian rock band 3 Nailz and backup/lead for Beechwood worship band; is a regular substitute host for Dr. Tony Beam's radio show, Christian Worldview Today; is a founder and a regular contributor to the website, 3Conservatives.com. Adam Chastain | Administrator
Adam loves watching budgets and movies, studying God's sovereignty and the end times, and working with his best friend Joshua Frazier (see below). He is married to Nicole with whom he has Dylan and Gavin. He is a finacial genius. He studies at Greenville Tech. Josh Frazier | Facilities Supervisor 
Josh loves working (with or without Adam), hard rock music, Taco Bell, volleyball, and stocking caps. He is married to Shannon with whom he has two little girls, Jozyln and Riley. He can most times be found at some one's house doing free handyman work. Matt & Jessica Johnson | Outreach & "Ignite" Youth Ministers
Matt loves playing drums for the Beechwood worship band, staying fit, confronting people with the Gospel, and studying the Bible. He is married to Jessica with whom he has three children - Lilly, Tytus, Ava. Matt's passion is for youth and evangelism which sometimes gets him into hot water. His preferred method is that of the Way of the Master (.com). He is a student at WOTM's School of Evangelism & Omega Seminary.  Heath Powell, BS | Sound Tech
Heath loves Clemson football, guns, military fiction, hats, and going to used bookstores with his brother, Pastor Shayne Jr. Heath is married to Julie with whom he has two little boys, Zion and Canaan. Heath has a degree in Criminal Justice from Liberty U. He likes occupying the sound booth during services b/c it allows for a good nap during his brother's sermons. Joy Bagwell | Custodian
Joy loves serving behind the scenes, growing in the Lord, her family & friends, and Beechwood Church. She is the mother of Eli, Isaiah, and Noah, and is the wife of Darrell, an army veteran of the war in Iraq and Afganistan. (In pic, from top to bottom: Joy, Marley, Jessica Johnson, Nicole, Jess Bayne, Beth) Damon Garrett | Landscaping
Damon runs his own landscaping business and loves hunting, fishing, playing sports and going on mission trips to third-world countries. He is Beechwood's resident landscaper. Damon has two boys, Gabriel and another on the way with his wife Katie, who is as athletic and competitive as her husband. Band
Doug Truax (lead, acoustic guitar & vocals, sometimes bongos), Cory Truax (vocals, hair), Cathy Powell (strings, keyboard, backup bass), Shannon Ervin (bass, solos), Matt Johnson (drums, backup guitar), Shayne Powell (lead guitar, backup bass & drums). Leaders
Elders: Shayne Powell Jr., Doug Truax Jr. Teachers: Cory Truax, Shayne Powell Sr., Doug Truax Sr., Adam Chastian, Matt Johnson Deacons: Adam Chastain (Chairman), Joshua Frazier, Matt Johnson, Norman Leister, Gary Roth, Heath Powell | |
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