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.
PASTOR CALEB SAPP
Jr. High Pastor
Caleb Sapp 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. Caleb also works locally as a EMT and is Credentialed through the Church of God.
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.
PASTOR
TYRA KING
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 9 years and have a beautiful daughter, Lily and a fur baby Roscoe.
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.
DAVID AND CHIRSTY 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.