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Ministry Staff

Hal has served as pastor of Cleveland First Baptist Church since January 2006. Prior to serving at Cleveland, he was Associate Pastor and Youth Pastor at State Line Baptist Church in Gaffney, SC. He received his doctorate in pastoral studies and masters in biblical languages from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Hal received his undergraduate degree in Christian Studies from North Greenville University. He and his wife, Ruth, have two sons, Wilson and Thomas.​

Pastor Hal
Pastor Preaching Outside Church
River Baptism
Parris Family

Dr. Hal Parris

Pastor (2006 - Present)

Rev. Parris
Joseph Hudson

Joseph has served as Minister of Music at Cleveland First Baptist Church since August 2010. Prior to serving at Cleveland, he served as Recreation Pastor at Clearview Baptist Church in Travelers Rest. Joseph has studied at North Greenville University, majoring in History and Music. 

Joseph Grill
Choir Christmas Cantata

Rev. Joseph Hudson

Music Minister (2010 - Present)

Joseph and Grandmother
Rev. Hudson

Support Staff

Dona Dunn

Dona Dunn

Ministry Assistant

Maggie Ballew

Maggie Ballew

Pianist

Ruth Parris

Ruth Parris

Organist

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