Pastor Andy is originally from Augusta, GA. He and his lovely wife, Charley, have served in several churches in South Carolina and Kentucky. Andy has served in ministry for over 25 years in youth ministry, music ministry, and pastoral ministry.

He attended Boyce College at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY and received his degree in Biblical & Theological Studies. Andy & Charley are both accomplished musicians as Andy has been playing the piano since age 9 and Charley has been singing since age 8. Four out of their five children are students down the road at Columbia International University. They are excited about the potential opportunity for ministry at Cedar Creek.

According to Andy, “It is very evident to us that God has great plans for Cedar Creek. This church has been led well over the years and is positioned to see great advancements for the gospel in the areas of evangelism, discipleship, and missions. We can’t wait to see what God has in store for Cedar Creek, and we are excited at the possibility to be a small part of what He is doing.”

Valerie Bolton is serving as our interim director of music. She was born and raised in Columbia and has been involved in church music since her teenage years. She graduated from Furman University with a degree in music. She has served as a music director, pianist and organist in churches in South Carolina, Massachusetts, Texas and California. Valerie and Randy have been married 46 years and have two married sons and two adorable grandchildren.

Susan Wells is serving as our church pianist. She has been singing, playing the piano or playing the organ in church since she was a teenager. She graduated from Greenville Tech and Charleston Southern University.

Susan has been married to her high school sweetheart, Gary, for 47 years and they have three married children. She enjoys being retired and spending time with her 21 grandchildren.