Pastor & Staff
Dr. Donald C. Purvis, Sr., Transitional Pastor

Dr. Purvis began his ministry at Langston in March of 2009. He and his wife Peggy are from Hartsville, SC. They have 2 sons, who are also pastors. He brings many years of experience in various ministries. His last pastorate was for a period of thirty two years. Since then he has led three other South Carolina churches through a period of transition, served as an Interim Director of Missions and as Director of Denominational Relations at Charleston Southern University. Read more about Dr. Purvis.

dpurvis@langstonbaptist.net


Rev. Bruce Davenport, Associate Pastor

Brother Bruce began his service at Langston in June of 1999. He is a graduate of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He grew up in New Ellenton, S.C., where he received Christ at the age of 9. Read more about Bruce.

brucedavenport@sccoast.net


Rev. Jack R. Burnette, Interim Associate Pastor

Rev. Jack Burnette joined our staff on April 20 to serve as Interim Associate Pastor. He and his wife, Jean, have been a part of our church family since August of 2008. He gave his life to Jesus at age 11 and was called into the ministry at age 16. He is a graduate of Carson-Newman College and Southeastern Theological Seminary. He has many years of experience, most of which have been serving under the Home Mission Board and State Conventions. Read more about Brother Jack.

jburnette@langstonbaptist.net


Mrs. Ginger Squires, Youth Director

Ginger began her ministry at Langston in September of 2009.  Ginger and her husband, Rodney, live in Aynor with their daughter, Roxanne.  Rodney is a farmer and enjoys his work.  Roxanne attends Aynor High where she is a member of the tennis team.  Their son, Ross, graduated from Clemson and now lives in Greenville where he works as a computer programmer.  Their daughter, Chelsea, attends Horry Georgetown Technical College and lives in Conway.  Ginger graduated from USC at Coastal Carolina with a degree in Elementary Education.  She taught four years in a public middle school and one year at Conway Christian School.  She has also worked as an Independent Sales Director for Mary Kay Inc., earning the use of four cars and four years of top sales in the National Court of Sales.  She is currently enrolled in LBI/ Seminary Extension here at Langston.  She is working towards a Masters in Ministry at Tennessee Temple University.  Read more about Ginger.

gsquires@langstonbaptist.net


Administrative Support Staff
Ms. Teresa Blair
Financial Secretary
Mrs. Teni Hendrick
Church Secretary
Mrs. Jessica Johnson
Assistant Church Secretary
Bookstore/Seminary Ext. Coordinator
Mrs. Bonnie Reid
Financial/Church Secretary

Custodial Support Staff
Mr. Ernest Anderson
Custodian
Ms. Beverly Hardee
Assistant to Custodian
Mrs. Heather Skipper
Assistant to Custodian