STAFF & LEADERSHIP



Pastor James Nichols, Interim Pastor
Pastor James Nichols answered the call to ordained ministry during his second year of veterinary medicine at Ohio State University. He attended Hamma School of Theology at Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio and was ordained in l96l.

His calls in South Carolina have included the parish at Reformation, Columbia and serving as director of the Habitat for Humanity affiliate in central South Carolina. After retiring in 1996, Pastor Nichols has served as Interim Pastor for several congregations.

Married for 46 years, he and wife Mary have two children and four grandsons. Pastor Nichols enjoys creative endeavors in carpentry, oil painting, cooking and writing.

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Call him at (803) 356-2297

Camille Jones, Music Director
Camille has shared her musical talents with Zion since 1997. She has a master's of music education degree from the University of South Carolina and a career that includes numerous honors and accomplishments. She is also Choral Director at Gilbert Middle School and stays active in a variety of professional organizations including American Choral Director's Association, Music Educator's National Conference, Association of Lutheran Musicians, and the American Guild of Organists.

In addition to her many commitments, Camille also lends her talents to local theater groups such as Workshop Theater, Town Theater and Village Square Theater.

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Cheryl Fraylick, Church Administrator
Cheryl began working at Zion in 1998 as church secretary and became Zion's financial secretary in 2004. She has over 20 years experience in various accounting, accounts payable and accounts receivable positions including 10 years with the State Budget and Control Board. Cheryl and husband, Kerry, live in Columbia and are members of Faith United Methodist Church in Lexington.

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Call her at (803) 356-2297

Bobby Prosser, Church Secretary
Bobby joined Zion's staff in 2004 as church secretary and is also a member of Zion's congregation. Bobby comes to Zion after 34 years as Director of Public Information for the South Carolina State Employees Association. She has lived in the Columbia area all of her life.

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Steve Shumpert, Church Sexton
Steve comes to Zion after spending 33 years with Cromer's P-Nuts, Inc. & Cromer's Land Development. He manages & maintains Zion's buildings & grounds and is also a member of Zion's congregation. Steve enjoys teaching a Thursday morning Bible study class at Zion and also assists in teaching an adult Sunday school class. He and wife, Susan, are life long residents of the Columbia area.

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Call him at (803) 356-2297

Jason Antley
Youth Leader (9th - 12th Graders)
Jason is a graduate of Clemson University and a 4th year seminary student at Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary. He and his wife reside in Columbia. Jason's enthusiasm and Godly example enrich our senior-high youth program.

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Call Jason at (803) 356-2297

Troy Fite
Mid-High Youth Coordinator (6th - 8th Graders)
Troy and his family joined Zion in 2006. He quickly became involved in several ministries including Vacation Bible School, Lutheran Men In Mission, Bible & Biscuit prayer group, and serving as a member of church council. His involvement and dedication to Zion's youth through these ministries lead him to volunteer his time and talents to our 6th-8th grade youth program.

E-mail Troy
Call Troy at (803) 356-2297

Janice Stoudemire
Youth Special Activities Coordinator
Since joining Zion in 1992, Janice has demonstrated her commitment to living the word of the Lord through service to others. Janice's experience includes serving as Sunday school teacher, Sunday school superintendent, and Vacation Bible School co-director. She has been active on numerous committees including Zion's building committee and church council.

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Zion is fortunate to have some great folks in its leadership ranks.

The Zion Church Council primarily enables and supports ministry. It is a 'future-oriented' body of people, focused on the mission, vision, goals, and strategic planning of the church. Our Church Council is the primary decision-making, evaluating, and forward-looking body of Zion.

Our Council currently consists of the following members...
Chairperson Bob McCombs, III
Vice Chair Michael Kohn
Treasurer Nelson Rickenbaker
Secretary Dianne Richardson
Other Members Troy Fite
Charles Hendrix
Warren Keisler
Thomas Kleckley
Stanley Rikard
Dr. Ervin Shaw
Janice Sult
Steve Wingard


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