Our Leadership
BISHOP
SCOTT KING
Senior Pastor
Engaging, discerning, and relevant without compromise are just a few words among many that have been used to describe the ministry of Scott King. Scott is a man of God with a multifaceted ministry, daring to preach where most would not go and willing to accept the call as a prophet to the nations. God has equipped him to fulfill that call with appointments as Church of God World Missions PRIMO over Belize and the Eastern Territory of Honduras and, most recently, Ambassador to the United Nations.
Pastor Scott continues to travel each year spreading the revival fire of Pentecost to any church, no matter what size, as an evangelist.
He has been married to his wife Tyra for 23 years and has two sons, Corban and Cole. He also has 2 fur babies, Bella and Ali their, beloved Labs.
​PASTORS CALEB & CHEYENNE SAPP
Jr. High Pastor
Pastor Caleb comes to Judah Church from Fayette, AL. As a child he attended an 8 week revival Pastor Scott held at his home church. In 2018, Pastor Caleb moved to Anderson, SC to pursue ministry and intern for Bishop Scott King. His internship turned into a staff position and he now leads our Judah Middle School Department as well as our Media department. Pastor Caleb also works locally as a EMT and is Credentialed through the Church of God.
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Pastor Cheyenne has been with Judah Church since 2009. She grew up under Bishop Scott Kings ministry and has been serving the church in various ways over the years. She graduated from Tri-County Technical college in 2023 and is currently working locally as a licensed veterinary technician. Pastor Cheyenne currently serves in the worship department as well as middle school department alongside her husband. Pastors Caleb and Cheyenne have been married since March 2024 and have a fur baby Wille Nelson.
PASTOR
TYRA KING
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Pastors Scott and Tyra King have been the Pastors of Judah Church since its beginning twenty years ago. They have been married for 23 years and have two wonderful boys, Corban and Cole .
As a sought after conference speaker, Pastor Tyra reaches people from all racial, financial, and religious backgrounds.
Pastor Tyra graduated from Anderson University. She is an anointed preacher as well as gifted leader of women and author as well.
​PASTORS MICHAEL & JACKIE WILES
High School Pastors
Pastor Michael is a product of the youth ministry at Judah. He traveled for a year with Bishop Scott across the US and overseas. He spent several months on the mission field in Honduras and attended Master's Commission in Memphis, TN. He now works as a Paramedic here in Anderson.
Pastor Jackie also attended Masters Commission in Memphis, TN. She later attended University of Memphis obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Clemson University obtaining a Master in Science. She works locally as a nurse practitioner.
Both Pastor Michael and Jackie are credentialed through the Church of God. They have been married for 11 years and have a beautiful daughter, Lily and a fur baby Roscoe.
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​ PASTOR ERIC SWILLING
Children's Pastor
Pastor Eric has over 45 years of experience in Kids Ministry. He has traveled extensively as "ElJoy" the clown and with over 6 other characters to preach the gospel on a level kids can understand. He currently leads our Judah Adventures Program for kids. You. an catch Pastor Eric doing what he does each Sunday Morning at 10AM.
When he and his wife, Genia, are not doing ministry they enjoy spending time with family.
DAVID AND CHRISTY RAMEY
Worship Pastors
David and Christy Ramey have been a part of Judah Church since 2002. Through the years they have served in various capacities in our worship and media department. David and Christy make a great team as he is a very gifted musician and she has an amazing voice. They have been married for 25 years! Prior to coming to Judah they traveled throughout the Southeast playing for various Southern Gospels groups as well as revival services that Bishop Scott King held. Both David and Christy are credentialed through the Church of God.
CHRISTY HAWTHORNE
CHURCH ADMINISTRATOR
Christy, originally from California, came to Anderson in 2003. Through the missions work she was doing at that time, she found Judah Church and has been faithfully serving the church since then. She has a Bachelor's degree in Biblical Theology and Cross Cultural Communication from Bethany College. She spent several years traveling around the world doing missions work. She later became a licensed realtor and works locally. She is married to John Hawthorne and has 2 daughters, Malia and Kaylee.
RICHARD AND CHASITY PACE
Connections Pastors
With over 25 years in both ministry and marketplace leadership, Richard and Chasity have a vast background to draw from that makes them an effective communicator, coach, and leader. Either one on one or in a large group, they seek to inspire and motivate others.
Richard is a voice that empowers and equips men and women to discover their unique God designed identity and propels them forward in their pursuits. Chasity is passionate about seeing Kingdom families thrive. She serves as a voice of wisdom and encouragement to women, parents, and children.
Also certified life and business coaches, Richard and Chasity specialize in one on one and group coaching. With proven tools and strategies, they come alongside to champion your success.
Richard and Chasity currently reside in Greenville, South Carolina with their daughter, Carly. They recently celebrated the wedding of their son, Josiah, to his bride, Camryn. The Paces are ordained through Capitol Royal Dynasty ministries.
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