Pastor Eric was born on November 16, 1982, in Abbeville, SC. He was saved on November 1st, 2000 at Abbeville High School after hearing the gospel at a FCA Banquet. After salvation, he joined Lighthouse Baptist Church which is led by Pastor Robbie. He went to church there until the day that he became pastor.

 

He graduated from Victory Baptist Bible College in 2006. He served as youth pastor at Lighthouse and preached, and led their children’s church. He met his wife in July of 2007, and they were married on June 21st, 2008. They have one son, Seth, who was born on November 27th, 2012. Pastor Eric and Mrs. Renae have a heart for reaching the lost people of this world.

 

When Pastor Eric accepted the pastorate, there was between 8 to 12 active members at church. Present day, 2017, there is around 180 active members. In 2016, the church saw over 200 people saved, and 102 people got baptized. The Lord has surely blessed Lakeview Baptist, and we look forward to seeing what is next.