Meet the staff

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A Spirit-filled believer in the Word of God, and an advocate for prayer and walking closely with Jesus through Christian community, Brandon has served in pastoral ministry since 2010 in KY, SC, and as an Army Chaplain. He's served as the senior pastor of Grace Community since August 2018. 

Prior to coming to Grace Community, he spent a year in Afghanistan as a Task Force Chaplain. Before retiring as an Army Chaplain in 2021, he served as a Civil Affairs NCO and Combat Engineer Officer, with deployments to Bosnia (1996), Iraq (2003-2004), and Afghanistan (2017-2018). 

Brandon is a graduate of Asbury Theological Seminary (M. Div.) and of the University of South Carolina. Before surrendering to God’s call to ordained ministry, he spent three years as a US Secret Service Agent in Miami and West Palm Beach, FL.

Brandon's been married to Angela since 2004. She previously served as the Associate Director of Youth Ministries for the SC Baptist Convention and has a deep heart for worship, people, and Scripture. Together, they have three awesome kids: Colton, Cade, and Caroline. 

Gamecock football, golf, oyster roasts, and trips to the mountains for hiking and camping are near to his heart. 

Favorite Bible Verse:

“I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me” (Galatians 2:20, NASB).

Please check out our “About Us” page if you’re interested in some of Brandon's core beliefs.

Danila Rodriguez was born and raised in Germany in a German / American household and grew up loving and serving the Lord from an early age on. The past years of her life she has gained lots of experience and training in two areas that she is very passionate about: children’s’ ministry and administration. She trained in Germany to be an office manager and also served the past 7 years pastoring the children’s ministry in a large church in Germany.

Her love for Jesus and passion for people, and especially children, make her a wonderful fit for this ministry. She also brings innovative ideas for leadership within the congregation from her past experience.

She loves coffee, animals and nature – she won’t ever turn down an invitation to have a cup of coffee with her and talk about faith and life.

Danila and her husband PJ are passionate about serving the Lord and church together. They have been married since 2014 and just moved back from serving in Germany in March 2022.

One of her favorite songs is So will I ( 100 Billion X) by Hillsong:

And as You speak
A hundred billion galaxies are born
In the vapor of Your breath the planets form
If the stars were made to worship so will I
I can see Your heart in everything You’ve made
Every burning star
A signal fire of grace
If creation sings Your praises so will I

God of Your promise
You don’t speak in vain
No syllable empty or void
For once You have spoken
All nature and science
Follow the sound of Your voice