Reformed, Always Reforming

Shaped by its Reformed theology, history, and representational form of leadership, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) faithfully works to serve Christ in the world through new and existing communities of faith, hope, love, and witness.


Meet our staff

Rev. Dr. Joanne Sizoo

Pastor

The Rev. Dr. Joanne Sizoo has degrees from the University of California, San Diego, Fuller Theological Seminary and San Francisco Theological Seminary. Even with all that education, she is still pretty fun. She almost always loves her work, even when it's hard. She likes to join people on their journeys with God through Jesus Christ, help them find their own places of ministry, and try to live with integrity as a faith community.


Joanne has a spouse, Sam Roberson, and five adult children, all of whom are educators. Rounding out the family are dogs Tucker and Zeppelin. Joanne has done ministry in all the "O" states, as well as California, and both of the Carolinas.
Joanne loves being pastor of Grace, a funny, vibrant, theologically and socially engaged group of folks who seek to love God and neighbor, just like Jesus told us to.

Ami Goodman

Office Manager

Ami joined the staff of Grace in September 2022. She has degrees in Human Resources and Family/Community Services. Ami lives in Tega Cay with her husband Collin, their three dogs, and close by her two adult daughters and grandson.

Ginger Deaton

Director of Music and Worship Ministries

Ginger began as an accompanist for Grace in 2003 and now enthusiastically leads the music program and coordinates worship. She has had a lifelong passion for music, and you can find her sitting on the piano bench each Sunday morning. She holds a degree in Music Performance from Winthrop University and resides in Rock Hill with her husband and children.

Jason Davenport

Director of Youth and Stewardship Ministries

Jason joined the staff of Grace in August 2022. He coordinates our youth ministries and works with our stewardship team. Jason has degrees from Wake Forest University Divinity School (M.Div.) and UNC Charlotte (MBA) and has served as an ordained minister, church business administrator, nonprofit manager, and youth director.


Encouraging faith development and growth in Christian relationships are important to him. Jason is married to Angela and they have a son and a daughter, Nathaniel and Allison.

Kim Palmer

Director of Christian Education and Fellowship

Kim began working at Grace in November of 2024. She has a degree in Human Development and Family Studies. She has work experience in case management and community engagement. She lives in Fort Mill with her husband and two boys.

Kim Parks

Director of Grace Preschool

Kim is a dedicated educator with more than 30 years of experience and a proud family background in education. She has served as the Lead Four-Year-Old Teacher at Grace Preschool since 2003 and became Director beginning the 2026–2027 school year.


Kim lives in Tega Cay with her husband and has two adult sons and two grandchildren who reside in Columbia, SC. Her passion for early childhood education, leadership, and service continues to guide her work with children, families, and staff.

Members of Session

In the Presbyterian Church (USA) members of the congregation elect the leadership of the church. Each session member serves a three-year term. They can be identified on Sunday mornings by their green nametags.


Learn more about the polity, or church government, of PC(USA) here.

Class of 2027

Brad Ward


Rhett Eckhardt


Lauren abreu




Susan Shaffer


Mike Pratt

Class of 2028

Kristina Birke


Mark Cable




Barry Childs


Mary Tucker


Elizabeth Wood

Class of 2029

Geoff Brown


Anna Buckley


Eli Eckhardt


Kim McCall


Lori Ochsner