Leadership

At Park Baptist Church, our leadership team is committed to shepherding the congregation with biblical wisdom and care. Our leadership is rooted in a shared commitment to glorifying God through faithful service and guiding the church in unity and truth.

Elders

Dr. Dave Kiehn

Senior Pastor

Dave Kiehn serves as the Lead Pastor of Park Baptist Church, a role he has held since July 2012. He holds a B.A. in Intellectual History from the University of Pennsylvania, as well as a Masters of Divinity and Ph.D. in North American Missiology from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Pastor Kiehn is also the author of over ten books. He is married to Ellen, and they have three children: Elizabeth, John David, and Olivia.

Rev. Daniel Huddleston

Associate Pastor of Administration and Training

Daniel Huddleston is an Elder and the Associate Pastor for Administration and Training. He served as a Lay Elder for a year before coming on staff in 2022. Daniel married his wife, Jen, in May of 2006. Together they have three daughters: Hannah, Chloe, and Lily. Daniel is currently working on his Master's degree at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, loves Dodgers baseball, and is an avid night owl.

Rev. Grant Hinson

Associate Pastor

Grant Hinson is an Elder and Associate Pastor at Park Baptist Church. He joined our staff in 2019. Grant is married to our Women’s Ministry Director, Amber, and together they have four children: Asher, Evan, Adah, and Esther. Grant enjoys spending time with his family and working outside. He also likes to watch Charlotte Hornets basketball and thinks he could be their general manager!

Rev. John Whiteaker

Associate Pastor of College & Youth Ministry

John “Whit” Whiteaker is the Associate Pastor of College and Youth Ministry and an Elder at Park Baptist Church. He joined our staff in 2018 and became an Elder in 2023. Whit has been married to his wife, Jamie, since May of 2016. They have two boys: Levi and Ezra. Whit is a Rock Hill native, and loves spending time outside with his family. He also loves discipling, evangelizing, and has a heart for the nations.

Jason Brown

Lay Elder

Jason Brown and his family came to park in January of 2020. He is married to Danni Jo and they have 3 children: a son, William, and two daughters, Parker Jo and Joey Grace. In addition to serving as a lay elder, Jason has also served as a deacon and as a teacher in Wednesday night elementary classes. Jason is a native of Rock Hill and enjoys spending time with his family, golf, reading and pulling for the Clemson Tigers!

Staff

Jennie Shellenberger

Children's Ministry Director

Jennie Shellenberger is the Children’s Ministry Director at Park Baptist. She served in this role as a volunteer for many years before coming on staff in 2018. Jennie married her husband, Bobby, in August of 2003. They have six children: Tess, Timothy, Taralyn, Toby, Tori and Titus. Jennie started teaching a weekly church preschool class with her mom while a freshman in college, and has been hooked on children’s ministry ever since.

Carrie Blankenship

Church Administrator

Carrie Blankenship has served as our Church Administrator since February 2016. Carrie is married to Jack Blankenship, who is the Campus Minister at the Winthrop BCM. They have been married since August 2001, and have four children: Caleb, Noah, Josiah, and Eden. In her spare time, Carrie enjoys spending time with her family, especially camping in their pop-up camper with their golden retriever, Aubie.

Janice Indupalli

Musical Worship Director

Janice Indupalli serves as the Musical Worship Director at Park Baptist Church. A member since 2014, she has served in the worship ministry since 2016 on piano and violin. Married to Simeon, she is a mom to Sunaya and Jude. Janice approaches worship leadership as a joyful responsibility, leading with prayer and care as she thoughtfully plans songs and teams to support congregational worship that is shaped by Scripture and centered on Christ.
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly… singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs.” — Colossians 3:16

Patrick Baird

College Pastoral Assistant

Patrick Baird serves as the Pastoral Assistant of College Ministries at Park Baptist Church. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications from Winthrop University and is currently pursuing a Master of Divinity at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Most recently Patrick completed Park’s pastoral residency program. Patrick has been a member of park since 2019 and served as a deacon. Patrick is married to Cierra and will soon to be father to their expectant son, Patterson

Stephanie Forrester

Admin to Sr Pastor

Stephanie Forrester began attending Park Baptist Church in 2017. Stephanie came to know the Lord in 2015, when she first heard Romans 5:8, "But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." She has desired to serve the Lord in vocational ministry since then. Stephanie married her sweet husband in 2018 then they welcomed beautiful daughter, Elizabeth in 2023.