Staff

Skip MacMillan

Pastor

skip@eternalchurch.net

Skip is the founding pastor of Eternal Church. He was on staff for three years at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Rock Hill, SC before WPC’s elders called him to help plant Eternal in 2003.


Skip spent four years in the US Air Force before attending UNC Greensboro and receiving his BA in Psychology. He received his Masters of Divinity from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and his Masters of Theology from Duke University.


Skip is married to Courtney and has three children: Ezekiel, Jeziah, and Eden.

 

Andy Crissinger

Minister of Discipleship & Community

andy@eternalchurch.net

Andy began working as Eternal’s Administrator in May of 2006. In January of 2007, he was brought on full-time in a more ministry-oriented capacity as Community Minister.  Andy's responsibilities include education (Compass Kids, Small Groups, and Large Groups), the Diaconate, and administration. 


Andy received his BA in English and MAT in Secondary English from Winthrop University. He taught high school English for two years, and college English for three at his alma mater. Andy is currently pursuing his Master of Divinity degree from Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, NC.


Andy is married to Michelle, and they were blessed with their first child, a daughter, Beulah, in April 2009.

 

Burnie Perry

Evangelism and Community Minister

Focus: Student/Family Life & Pastoral Care

burnie@eternalchurch.net

803-417-5697

Burnie began serving at Eternal Church (2003) as part of the original church plant team and became part of Eternal's full-time staff as the Evangelism and Community Minister in October 2009.  Burnie's responsibilities include the Student Ministry (6th grade through College), Family Life of the Church and Pastoral Care (Crisis and Christian Counseling).


Burnie served in the Air Force six-plus years and has worked with students and families in ministry, counseling, crisis intervention and law enforcement for over 25 years.  Burnie received his BS in Social Psychology from Park University, MA in Christian Psychology from Jacksonville Theological Seminary and a Doctorate in Christian Psychology from Trinity University.  Burnie is currently pursuing additional education and credentials in Clinical Pastoral Care.


Burnie is married to Kay, and they have two boys: Lee and Jonathan.

 

Jesse Schlicher

Worship Leader

jesse@eternalchurch.net

Jesse began serving as Eternal’s Worship Leader in March 2007. Aside from music ministry, Jesse is a 7th grade math teacher at Fort Mill Middle School. He received his BS in Education in 2005, and his Masters in Education in 2006 from Wright State University in Dayton, OH. Through his college years, he served as a worship leader with a ministry called ONE80, which reached out to several college campuses in the area. Through this group stemmed a traveling worship band called MILE5, which has traveled around the east coast serving at various youth camps and retreats. After he graduated, he was led to Fort Mill where he has been blessed by his two passions: music and teaching.

Jesse's Links:
www.slish.net

slish.blogspot.com

 

Maria Ferguson

Children's Ministry Coordinator

maria@eternalchurch.net

803-448-0705

Maria began working as Eternal’s Women’s Ministry Coordinator in January 2009. Beginning in March 2010 Maria took on the leadership position of Children’s Ministry Coordinator.  Her primary responsibility is to assist Andy in overseeing and coordinating The Compass Kids Ministry (Infant- 5th Grade).

Maria received a BS in Marketing and HR Management from the University of South Carolina.  She worked in property management and real estate sales for four years and is now so blessed to work from home while being a stay-at-home mom.  Maria was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico but spent most of her schooling years in Rock Hill.

Maria is married to her high school sweetheart, Niles.  They have a two-year-old son, Turner and welcomed a second baby boy, Calvin, in December 2009.

 

Laura Frame

Administrator

laura@eternalchurch.net

 

Born and raised in the country town of McConnells, SC, I’ve lived my whole life in the country and would never want to leave.  I love gardening, bird watching, walking, reading,  and watching my grandchildren.  I was educated at Winthrop (now University) and graduated with a BS in Home Economics Education.  The loves of my life are three amazing daughters: Scharlie, Anna and Beverly; two excellent sons-in- law, Brian and Richard; and Gwen, Samuel and Hanna, my grandchildren (the apples of my eye).

 

Kristen Gardner

Women's Ministry Coordinator

kristen@eternalchurch.net

803-389-3814

I have been a member of Eternal since 2007 and in one of the ladies’ small groups prior to that time.  I grew up in Florida and attended college at Florida State University and then received my Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from Florida A&M University.  I met my soul-mate, Bill, shortly after beginning my career, was married a year later, and we decided to leave Florida in pursuit of a wonderful place to raise a family.  We moved to Charlotte in 1997 and Fort Mill in 2002.  We love the change of seasons and the family atmosphere in this part of the country.

Bill & I have two wonderful daughters that God has truly blessed our lives with.  Leah is sweet & creative and loves to read.  Jenna is fun-loving, sensitive to others and loves to play games.  Along with these great girls, we also have a crazy Lab puppy named Della that brings much joy to our home.  

As Eternal’s Womens’ Ministry Coordinator, I hope to develop relationships where we are pointing women to Christ in such a way that they are able to fully love their husbands, children, and others so as further the truth of the gospel.