PASTOR   
Rev. Dr. Timothy A. Osment   

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Rev. Dr. Timothy A. Osment was born and raised in Gaffney, SC. Tim graduated Magna Cum Laude from Anderson College in 1985 with an Associate of Arts in Economics Degree. In 1987 he graduated from Clemson University with a Bachelor of Science in Economics. After college, Tim worked as a State Auditor for the State of Georgia and the State of South Carolina before entering nursing home management. Tim was a licensed Nursing Home Administrator until 2000 when he entered seminary.  In 2002 Tim received a Master of Divinity Degree from The University of Dubuque Theological Seminary (A Presbyterian Seminary located in Dubuque, Iowa). In 2003 Tim was ordained and installed as a Minister of the Word and Sacrament in Peaks Presbytery located in Southwest Virginia. Tim served the Glasgow Presbyterian Church in Glasgow, Virginia before accepting the call to the First Presbyterian Church in Loris in August of 2006. May of 2008 Tim was awarded a Doctor of Ministry degree from The University of Dubuque Theological Seminary. His thesis was Spirituality and Wholeness: Essential Components of Congregational Revitalization in the Digital Age. Jane Osment was born and raised in Florence, South Carolina. She worked in Human Resources for a textile company until 1998. Jane received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and Religion from the University of Dubuque in 2001. In 2003, Jane received a Master of Arts in Religion Degree from The University of Dubuque Theological Seminary. In 2007, Jane received a Master of Divinity degree from Union Theological Seminary in Richmond, Virginia. Jane has been recognized for her creative writing, poetry, and artwork. Jane feels called to a ministry of Pastoral Counseling and is open to Gods leadership regarding her future employment. In 2011, she received a Master of Marriage and Family Therapy from Liberty University.  Jane is an ordained minister with the PCUSA and a Licensed Professional Counselor with the state of South Carolina. Currently, she is employed as a Pastoral Counselor with Coastal Samaritan Counseling Center. Tim and Jane met in Bishopville, SC in 1996 where they both served on the Lee County Chamber of Commerce.  At that time, Tim was Administrator of McCoy Memorial Nursing Home and Jane was Human Resources Manager for National Dye Works.  They began dating in March of 1997.  They were married one year later at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Florence, SC.  Tim and Jane have two children, Callie and Daniel.
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YOUTH DIRECTOR
Mr. Ron Barron
​We are pleased to have Mr. Ron Barron join the staff and congregation of Loris First Presbyterian Church.  Ron comes to us from Epiphany Lutheran Church in Conyers, Georgia where he served as the Director of Youth and Family Ministry. During his time there, Ron sought to encourage a personal relationship with Jesus Christ through teaching Sunday School, hosting devotion times, and engaging the youth in service projects, fundraisers and team building events. He also involved himself in the community and coached baseball for Salem High School and the Conyers American Legion.
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Ron brings to Loris a passion and energy to serve and follow Jesus Christ through ministry to the youth of Loris First Presbyterian and the community. As Youth Director for LFPC, Ron will be involved in all aspects of youth ministry from kindergarten age through young adult.  Ron's view of ministry as relational will lead to many group projects and team events as he encourages young people to explore their role as disciples and future church leaders. This teaching for discipleship and leadership involves disciplined scripture study but also an active faith demonstrated in evangelism, missions, and random acts of kindness.
 
When he is not working, Ron can be found fishing or enjoying the great outdoors with his sons Isaac and Isaiah, and daughter, Ruth.
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SECRETARY/TREASURER
Mr. Jennifer Anderson
Jennifer Anderson grew up in Loris, SC.  She is a 1992 graduate of Loris High School and a 1996 graduate of Coastal Carolina University where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Finance.  In June 1996, Jennifer married her best friend, Christian and they have three daughters: Anna, Aubrey, and Ava.  Jennifer worked as a staff accountant for Barefoot Resort before taking on her greatest challenge in 2001, "Stay-at-home" mom.
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Jennifer has been an active member of the First Presbyterian Church since 2010.  She and her family became members in June 2013.  Jennifer participates in the Church Choir, teaches middle school Sunday school class, and volunteers with the youth group and Upward Program.