Executive Director Announcement

On behalf of the Executive Board of Synod, we are pleased to announce Rev. Charles Hammond as the new Executive Director of Central Services.

Rev. Hammond brings more than 30 years of faithful ministry and leadership experience. Since 2005, he has served as Senior Pastor of Unity ARP Church in Lancaster, SC.

Earlier in his ministry, Rev. Hammond served in Tampico, Mexico, with World Witness as both a missionary and professor. He has also been actively involved in denominational leadership for many years, serving on various presbytery and synod committees and as Moderator of both First and Catawba Presbyteries.

In addition to his pastoral and denominational work, Rev. Hammond has demonstrated a strong commitment to community engagement through volunteer chaplaincy, nonprofit board service, and outreach efforts such as Night to Shine.

He holds a Master of Divinity from Erskine Theological Seminary and a Bachelor of Science from Clemson University, along with additional training in evangelism and biblical counseling.

Rev. Hammond is known for his strengths in teaching, discipleship, administration, and pastoral care. We are grateful for the experience and servant leadership he brings to this role.

Please join us in welcoming Rev. Charles Hammond as Executive Director of Central Services.