Grace Presbyterian Church

Grace Presbyterian Church | Staff

Rev. Dr. Joanne Sizoo | Minister of Word and Sacrament

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, three adult daughters, a daughter in college and a son in high school. Also a couple of big dogs and a huge cat. Joanne has done ministry in all the "O" states, as well as California, North Carolina and now South Carolina.

Joanne is getting more technologically competent, but has not yet become a blogger. She does, however, send a weekly email with the prayer requests from the previous week, activities that are coming up, and sometimes some rambling thoughts. Email her at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and she'll add you to the list.

Christi Flansburg | Director of Program Ministries

Christi Flansburg joined Grace Church as our Director of Program Ministries in 2006. She is responsible for the education programs for children and adults as well as some of our fellowship activities. A native of Fort Mill, Christi has a BA from Wellesley College and a Master of Social Work from Catholic University. She and her husband, Ricardo Campos, have two children.

Schaap Freeman | Director of Youth Ministries

Rev. Schaap Freeman

The Rev. Schaap Freeman became our Director of Youth Ministries in January 2009. Schaap (pronounced “Scop”) is a graduate of Davidson College and Columbia Theological Seminary. Schaap is married to the Rev. Clay Fouse, a Presbyterian minister serving as a chaplain at CMC. Schaap and Clay have one daughter.

Schaap is loves getting to know our young people, and leading a youth program that includes outreach, spiritual growth and lots of fun!

Jackie Johnson | Administrator

Jackie Johnson Jackie is responsible for managing the business and administrative affairs of the church as well as providing staff support for several committees and groups within the church. She has an associate degree in accounting and previously worked in the health care field as director of Assisted Living facilities. She always has time for Grace members whether they stop by the office or call on the phone. Jackie and her husband moved to the Rock Hill area 15 years ago and their three grown children soon followed. Her time off from work is spent with family, friends, and two dogs, Zoe and Freckles.

Kim Michel | Administrative Assistant

Kim Michel Kim is our part-time administrative assistant. She's responsible for managing the member database, producing the weekly Sunday bulletin, maintaining our church events calendar and coordinating facilities use.

Ken Lake | Co-Director of Music Ministries

Ginger Ginger Deaton | Co-Director of Music Ministries

Jennifer Cairns | Nursery Director

Jennifer Cairns is our Nursery Director. Jennifer grew up here, graduated from Fort Mill High School in 1995 and attended York Technical College where she later received 2 associates degrees. Jennifer is a single mother of a 7-year-old daughter, Jordyn and they currently live here in Fort Mill. In addition to working at Grace, Jennifer has a full-time position as a Sales Manager & Executive Assistant at Alpha - A division of Checkpoint, a part-time position in Child Watch at the Gold Hill YMCA and is CPR certified.

Jennifer coordinates the work of all our nursery workers, as well as working with our children in the nursery.

Melissa Hunter | Preschool Director

Melissa Hunter

Melissa is a charter member of Grace Church. She has been the director of our pre-school since its opening in 2000. She has a degree in Early Childhood Education and Special Education.