Leadership

This is the staff and session of Grace Presbyterian Church.

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.
Email Rev. Dr. Joanne Sizoo - joanne@gracefortmill.org
 
Ami Goodman - Office Manager
Ami joined the staff at Grace in September 2022.  She has a degree in Human Resources and Family/Community Services from University of DE.  She lives in Tega Cay with her husband Collin, their four dogs, and near her two adult daughters and grandson.
Email Ami Goodman - ami@gracefortmill.org

Ginger Deaton - Director of Music Ministries
Ginger is our music director here at Grace. She has had a lifelong passion for music, and you can find her sitting on the piano bench each Sunday morning.   Ginger began as an accompanist for Grace in 2003 and now enthusiastically leads the music program.  She holds a degree in Music Performance from Winthrop University and resides in Rock Hill with her husband, Brent, and their children, Miles and Lila.
Email Ginger Deaton - Ginger@gracefortmill.org

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.
Email Jason Davenport - jason@gracefortmill.org
 
Kim Palmer -Interim  Director of Christian Education
Kimberly 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.
Email Kim Palmer - kimberly@gracefortmill.org

Melissa Hunter - Preschool Director
Melissa is a charter member of Grace Church. She has been the director of our preschool since its opening in 2000. She has a degree in Early Childhood Education and Special Education.
Email Melissa Hunter - melissa@gracefortmill.org

Session is the leadership of the church. Each session member serves a three-year term.