Meet our SFBC Staff
Senior Pastor–
Rev. Jim E. Grigg
Pastor Jim Grigg has served as the Senior Pastor of South Florence Baptist Church since October 2017.
A Passionate preacher and dedicated shepherd, Pastor Jim finds his greatest joy in preparing and proclaiming the Word of God. His heart for ministry and love for people is evident in everything he does.
Jim is a graduate from both West Lenoir Seminary and Andersonville Baptist Seminary. He considers it one of God’s greatest blessings to serve alongside a devoted ministry team and a loving church family.
He is a joyfully married to Jennifer, who he says makes his life complete. Together, they are the proud parents of two daughters, Kaylee and Krislyn, who keep his heart full (and often in his stomach!) Outside of ministry, Jim enjoys spending time with good friends, savoring good food, and going on family vacations, He also has a love for sports, cleaning, and organizing — yes, really!
Above all Pastor Jim is grateful every day for the opportunity to serve the Lord and lead the people of SFBC.
Family Pastor–
Pastor J.B. Bowen
J.B. is our Family Life Pastor at SFBC. He is over our Student Life ministry and he works with our Kidz Director to oversee our kidZone ministry. J.B. also has a hand in many different ministries here at SFBC along with being a support system for our Senior Pastor. J.B. and his wife Kelsey have served together in ministry for many years and have grown up heavily involved in different aspects of ministry. J.B. is the son of Rev. Keith Bowen who is the Pastor at Christ Community Church. His wife is the daughter of Rev. Adrian Allen who is the Pastor at Lamar First Baptist. Because of their backgrounds, they are able to be teammates and they have been able to grow together in their ministries. J.B. has a heart to see students come to know Jesus, be saved, and live a life pleasing to Christ. J.B. and his wife Kelsey would love to welcome you and your kids here at South Florence Baptist Church!
Ministry Assistant –
Ashlyn Cusaac
Ashlyn Cusaac serves as the Ministry Assistant at South Florence Baptist Church, where she plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our church ministries. She works closely with both of our pastors, assisting in communication efforts and managing a variety of office responsibilities that help keep everything running efficiently.
Ashlyn is deeply committed to the mission of SFBC and is always ready to lean a helping hand whenever is needed. Her heart for service and her joyful spirts makes her a blessing to our church family.
She is Happily married to Michael Cusaac, whom she adores. In her free time, Ashlyn enjoys worshiping the Lord, and Traveling to new places.
Worship Leader– Brittney Wilson
Daycare Director– Amanda Echols
Amanda Echols is over our Daycare Ministry here at South Florence Baptist Daycare. She has been our Daycare Director for 18 years. She enjoys meeting new and returning families to the daycare.
She is hardworking and passionate about her work and has a heart for helping. She is so happy that God has lead her down this path to minister to children. She is a very open and honest person who doesn’t believe in misleading others and tries to be fair in everything she does. Her #1 priority in daycare is reassuring parents that they don’t have to worry about their child/children while they are away, because they are in good hands. Amanda is married to Marshall Echols, and they have two beautiful children and a granddaughter. Amanda enjoys cooking and spending family time with her family. Amanda would love to welcome you and your family to South Florence Baptist Daycare.