Pastors
Dr. Nathan Sweet
Lead Pastor
 
Nathan and his wife Kelli are blessed to have two amazing children, Jayson and Danielle. They have lived in the Grand Strand since 2019 when Nathan became the Pastor of First Baptist Surfside. Nathan is a native of Greer, SC but grew up in Lugoff, SC. When first married, Kelli and Nathan moved to Raleigh, NC to pursue seminary while Nathan was a Student Pastor. Nathan has a B.S. in Computer Engineering from USC (Go Gamecocks), his M.Div. in Christian Ministry and a Ph.D. in Christian Leadership from Southeastern Baptist Theology Seminary. Nathan’s heart is to faithfully teach the Word of God expositionally, see the church grow as disciples of Christ, and mobilize the church to reach the nations for the gospel! 
Tommy Spotts
Pastor of Administration
Email: tspotts@fbcsurfside.org
 
Tommy and his wife Lari have lived in Murrells Inlet since 2021. Before then, they spent 33 years serving the local church in various cities around South Carolina. Tommy and Lari grew up in Columbia, SC, and both received undergraduate degrees from the University of South Carolina. Tommy received his Master of Education from The University of South Carolina and a Master of Executive Leadership from Liberty University. He also received a Master of Divinity in Theological Studies along with a Doctor of Ministry in Theological Studies from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Tommy and Lari have two adult children, a daughter and a son. 
 
Tommy and Lari consider it an incredible privilege to serve the church and community at First Baptist Church, Surfside Beach.
Seth Hartley
Student Pastor

I studied at the college of South Eastern and taught for two years in the public school system in NC before coming to Myrtle Beach. My wife, Bethany, and I have a son and a daughter. I am also a fishing carter captain in Murrells Inlet.  My favorite verse is Philippians 3:7-11. 

 
Michael Bond
Worship Pastor 

Michael was called to be the Worship Pastor at FBC Surfside Beach in Sept 2022. Michael graduated with a BA Degree in Church Music from North Greenville University in 2006.  He has served in worship ministry since graduating NGU. He enjoys engaging others to live a life of worship. He and his wife Kari have 3 children, Spencer, Sarah, and Gracie. It has been a blessing for him to be able to serve in his home town of Surfside. 

Ministry Team
Lizzy Baker
Children’s Director
Email: lbaker@fbcsurfside.org
 
Lizzy is originally from Georgia where she gave her life to Christ in 2013. She started serving her local church shortly after giving her life to Christ, where she started working in the Children’s Ministry. Lizzy realized she was being called to Children’s Ministry and began her seminary training at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. She is currently finishing her degree in Christian Education and Psychology. She loves to stay active and engaged in the community as much as she can. 
 
 
Kari Bond
Pianist

Kari has played the piano since she was 9 years old.  Also at that age, she accepted Christ into her heart as her personal Savior and Lord. Kari earned her B.A. in Christian Studies at North Greenville University in 2006  She enjoys gardening, being married to her husband (Michael) of 18 years, and homeschooling her three children (Spencer, Sarah, and Gracie).  

Brad Galloway
Media Director

Brad has been working with media in different ministries for 25 years.  Brad and his wife, Julie moved from Florence to Garden City in 2021 and they joined First Baptist Surfside in 2022.  They have two children, Skyler and Zayne.  Brad is also a manager at Nan Ya Plastics Corp in Lake City, SC.  In his spare time, Brad loves tinkering with anything technical, from computers to 3d printers and laser cutters.

Admin Team
Darlene Dunlow
Secretary

Darlene began working as a church secretary in 2005 after moving to Myrtle Beach from Virginia.  She enjoys helping the members get connected in the church family to grow in a relationship with each other as they serve the Lord and community. Darlene married her high school sweetheart, JL, and they have two sons and an amazing daughter-in-law.  She enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and supporting the Virginia Tech Hokies!

Myra Johnson
Financial Assistant

Born and raised in Alabama, Myra relocated to South Carolina in 1989. Since then, she met and married her husband Lundy. They have lived in the Upstate area, Midlands, and now the beautiful Grand Strand since 2004. She and her husband are blessed with three children and have been members of First Baptist Surfside since 2006. As Clemson graduates, both she and her husband enjoy cheering on the Tigers every chance they get. Myra is thankful and honored to serve as the Financial Assistant here at First Baptist Surfside.

WeeSchool
Kris Ferro 
WeeSchool Director 

Kris has been part of the WeeSchool family since 2008 and became the director in 2019.  She is originally from Queens, New York and now resides in Murrells Inlet.  Kris and her husband, Phil, have  have two children, Marissa and Kyle.  When not working she enjoys spending time with my family and friends and traveling.