Meet Our Team
REV. DAVID COX
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David is originally from Greenville, South Carolina. He was raised in church ministry; his dad has served as a music minister his entire life. While David was pursuing his undergraduate degree at Clemson University, he felt the call to ministry and transferred to North Greenville University where he received his degree in Business and Christian Ministry. While he was there he was active in the Baptist Collegiate Ministry music team and that is how he met his wife, Katie. After graduating from North Greenville, David attended seminary at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, North Carolina. After three years of seminary, David and Katie served two years in India with the International Mission Board. Before moving to Shady Grove in July 2021, David served as a student pastor in North Carolina. David and Katie have two children Luke and Emily who are full of life and the reason they no longer sleep!
Hobbies - playing drums and guitar, reading books, gardening, traveling, watching football, drinking coffee Life Verse - "But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope. The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to end; they are new every morning. Great Is Thy Faithfulness." Lamentations 3:21-23 (ESV) |
Senior Pastor
LUCAS SHROUT
Worship & Student Pastor
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Lucas holds a Masters in Church Music from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, studied organ at Duquesne University, and pursued undergraduate studies at Penn View Bible Institute where he later served as Music Chairman for seven years. Lucas and Hannah have three beautiful children – Mariah Louise, Emily Rebekah, and Laura Ann. The Shrouts came to SGBC in September 2016.
Hobbies - Recording studios, beach trips with the girls, and more recently gardening Life Verse - “But seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” Matthew 6:33 (ESV) 
The Shrout Family
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HANNAH SHROUT
Children's Pastor
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Hannah has an undergraduate degree in Music and has traveled and taught extensively the past 20 years. She plays piano, organ, and sings on a regular basis. She is the wife of Pastor Lucas and Mother to 3 girls. Hannah has been at Shady Grove since September of 2016. However, she has recently accepted the role of Children's Pastor here at Shady Grove. We are super excited about the future of our children's ministry.
Hobbies - Cooking, Home Decor, Reading, and Music Life Verse - How precious to me are your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them! If I would count them, they are more than the sand. I awake, and I am still with you. Psalm 139: 17 &18 
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EDNA NIMMONS
Ministry Assistant |
Edna and her family came to Shady Grove in October 1981 and she has served as the Ministry Assistant since July 2004.
Hobbies - Reading, shopping days with her daughter, and spending time with family and friends Life Verse - “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9 (KJV) |