Dr. Daniel C. Dickard
Daniel Dickard is the Senior Pastor of Shandon Baptist Church in Columbia, SC. He is the author of Church Together: The Church of We in the Age of Me and a two-time graduate (Ph.D. and M.Div.) of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, TX. Daniel is also a graduate of North Greenville University (B.A.) in Tigerville, SC.
In addition to his service to the local church, Daniel served as the President of the 2023 Southern Baptist Convention Pastors’ Conference. He currently serves on the Board of Trustees at North Greenville University and serves on the Board of Reference at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. With a focus on expository preaching, intercessory prayer, and the Great Commission, his aim is to see God’s church grow in health and strength. Daniel is married to Cassie and they have four children: Conrad, Kesyd, Carolina, and Kali-Jane. In his downtime, Daniel enjoys running, outdoor adventures, spending time with his family, and reading.
Dr. David Parks
Dr David S. Parks began serving as Executive Pastor of Shandon Baptist in October 2021. He has also served as Executive Pastor at Harrisburg Baptist in Tupelo, MS, and Mount Pleasant Baptist just south of Richmond, VA. David previously served as Associate Executive Director & Chief of Operations for the South Carolina Baptist Convention for nine years. He has also served on staff at churches in Miami, FL, Augusta, GA, Louisburg, NC and Charlotte, NC. David has more than 35 years of vocational ministry experience with much of this being in large regional churches. In addition, he has served on several ministry boards, numerous denominational committees and as adjunct professor of Theology and Leadership at several Baptist schools.
David is a graduate of North Carolina State University (B.A. in Business Management and a B.A. in Economics), Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (M.Div with Christian Education) and the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (EdD). David’s ministry passions are discipleship and evangelism, leadership, and church health. He loves investing in and coaching younger leaders and developing them as disciple makers. David has written Sunday School curriculum, Bible study commentary, VBS material and various articles for Lifeway Church Resources for decades. He has written numerous articles for professional journals and denominational periodicals. He also contributed to Mounce’s Complete Expository Dictionary of Old and New Testament Words.
David and wife Tami have been married for 33 years and have three children and one grandchild. In his spare time, David is a volunteer High School Football coach. He also loves spending time with his family, reading, writing, hunting, golf, and college football.
Rev. Conor Osepchuk
Conor Osepchuk is the College Pastor of Shandon Baptist Church in Columbia, SC. Conor received his undergraduate degree from North Carolina State University in Raleigh, NC, where he met his wife Kelsey. He then attended and graduated from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, NC with his Master of Divinity. Conor and Kelsey have two children, Anna and Jack. In his free time, Conor enjoys spending time with family and friends, trying new foods, drinking coffee and reading.
Rev. Mike Harmon
Mike Harmon serves as the Family Pastor at Shandon Baptist Church. He joined the staff in the summer of 2019 after spending most of his professional time in the classroom as a teacher and administrator in the elementary school setting. Mike serves our preschool and elementary-age children and their families. He has a heart and passion for raising up the next generation of Christ followers. Mike graduated in 2002 from the University of South Carolina with a degree in Psychology and Early Childhood Education. After being called into full-time ministry, he was Licensed and Ordained as a Minister in the spring of 2022.
Mike and his wife, Catie, have four boys that fill their home with energy, love, and laughter. He enjoys anything outdoors near a body of water and quality time with his family. When he’s not chasing the boys, he loves to take on new adventures with Catie.
Dawn Turner
Dawn Turner serves as the Preschool Director at Shandon Baptist Church in Columbia, SC. She has been on staff since 2000 with a brief departure from 2014-2018 when she served on staff at First Baptist Woodstock, GA. Dawn attended Middle Tennessee State University where she met her husband Steve, who serves at the North American Mission Board as the Director of Next Generation Mobilization. Dawn and Steve have two married children and seven grandchildren. She enjoys reading and gardening in her spare time and loves spending quality family time when not serving the Shandon family!
Kay Richards
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Allison Miller
Allison Miller has served in the missions office at Shandon since 2017. Born and raised in Columbia, she worked as a news producer, communications director, magazine editor, freelance writer, and nonprofit marketing champion before God directed her steps to Shandon first as a church member, then as a staff member. Aside from a complete career change, God had another sweet surprise in store at Shandon—her husband, Jamie, who also serves on staff as Food and Beverage Coordinator. Allison serves on the citywide Love Cola leadership team, and on the advisory board for SCBC’s Heart4Schools initiative.
Dale Jones
Dale Jones serves as the Security Director for Shandon Baptist Church, Columbia SC. Dale is an Air Force Veteran joining the staff in June 2022 after retiring from full-time law enforcement, last serving with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department for 33 years retired as a Sergeant with 44 years total Law Enforcement experience. He is also an SCDMV Certified driving instructor and examiner. Dale was a charter member of the South Carolina Law Enforcement Chaplain Association and current member South Carolina Public Safety Chaplain Association and the current State Chaplain for the State Lodge Fraternal Order of Police. Dale is married for 28 years to his wife Donna, and they have three adult children Christopher, Lauren, and Ashley.
Rev. Brandon Harrison
Brandon Harrison serves as Student Pastor of Shandon Baptist Church. He joined the staff in January of 2023. Over the last 17 years, Brandon has served as Student Pastor of churches in Arkansas, Texas, and California. He has a heart and passion for raising up the next generation of Christ followers and sending them out into the world to be difference-makers in the world around them. Brandon is a graduate of Texas Tech University (B.A. in Business Management)and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (M.Div).
Brandon and his wife Briana have been married since 2006 and have two children. In his downtime, Brandon enjoys spending time with his family, going on road trips, hiking, kayaking, coffee, and sports.
Rev. Jonathan Hazle
Jonathan Hazle is the Modern Worship Pastor of Shandon Baptist Church in Columbia, SC. Jonathan is a graduate of Liberty University (B.A.) in Lynchburg, VA.
Jonathan has the heart to see people worship. From the songs we sing to the way the music sounds and the room looks, his goal is that people would experience the presence of God in a distraction-free environment. Jonathan is married to Kelsey and they have three children: Callison, Lion, and Koen. In his downtime, Jonathan loves spending time with his family, playing music, and traveling.
