PASTOR 
​Rev. Dr. Timothy A. Osment   

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Born and raised in Gaffney, SC...
​Pastor Osment, with Magna Cum Laude recognition, graduated 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. He served as a State Auditor for the state of Georgia and South Carolina before entering nursing home management. He followed this path until 2000 when he entered seminary. In 2002, he received a Master of Divinity Degree from the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary. In 2003, Osment was ordained and installed as a Minister of the Word and Sacrament in Peaks Presbytery located in Southwest Virginia. He served the Glasgow Presbyterian Church before accepting the call to the First Presbyterian Church in Loris in August of 2006. In May of 2008, he was rewarded with a Doctor of Ministry Degree from the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary.
With his experience, Osment leads his congregation with the Word of God as the cornerstone for all he teaches. The goal of creating disciples for Jesus motivates him to equip all with the abilities necessary to serve and evangelize. Having the support of his wife Jane and two kids, Callie and Daniel, he guides others on a path that ultimately puts Jesus first.
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TREASURER
Mrs. 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.
​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.
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YOUTH PASTOR
Mrs. Michelle Estep
Michelle Estep is a wife of more than twenty-nine years,
a mother of three children, with a BS in Psychology for Christian Counseling and a MA in Professional Counseling.  Called by God into ministry for children and families with
​a deep love and devotion to those she serves,  Michelle is "honored and blessed to live out this calling as a Licensed Professional Counselor with Coastal Samaritan Counseling Center and here at Loris First Presbyterian as the Youth Pastor".
PIANIST/ ORGANIST
​Mr. Matthew Gore