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

Discipleship Minister

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 discipleship (Sunday School, Small Groups, training), 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. They are expecting their second child in September 2011. 

 

Burnie Perry

Pastoral Care and Counseling Minister

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 current responsibilities include the Pastoral Care and Counseling Ministries (Crisis and Christian Counseling), which he began May 2011.


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 as well as serves in the community as a Clinical Hospice Chaplain.


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

 

Jesse Schlicher

Worship and Community Minister

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, Hanna and William, my grandchildren (the apples of my eye).

 

Wendy Chrisley

Women's Ministry Coordinator

wendy@eternalchurch.net

Wendy joined the Eternal staff in January, 2011 as the Women’s Ministry Coordinator. Wendy helps women connect with small groups, supports small group leaders and develops opportunities for women to grow in their faith through scripture study, worship, and serving the LORD.

Wendy and her husband, Toby, began attending Eternal in February, 2005 with their boys, Thomas and Tillman. Shortly after attending, Wendy & Toby were baptized together.  As a new creation in Christ, Wendy began a journey to live for the LORD.

Less than a year after completing her MBA, Wendy left the work force in 2005, and became involved with community outreach. She assisted with the creation of the C.A.R.E. ministry at Eternal and served as a deaconess prior to her new position.

With a primary passion for the LORD and her 3Ts (Toby, Thomas & Tillman), Wendy also delights in seeing women recognize who they are in Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit.