Resurrection Staff Team

Elijah Lovejoy, Pastor / Rector
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 Elijah grew up in Black Mountain North Carolina. He met his wife, Brandi, at Erskine College, where he double majored in history and religion. They got married on May 26, 2001 and together have 5 kids, Charissa, Simeon, Pax, Eva and Valor.  Elijah has been in full time pastoral ministry 19 years.  He loves family camping, disc golf, chess, conversations with friends, going to the movies, gardening, reading NT Wright and laughing at corny jokes.

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Donna Waren,
​Finance & Worship Assistant

Donna was born and raised in Brevard, NC. She and her husband, Eddie, have lived in Fayetteville for 39 years. Together Eddie & Donna have two children, Taylor & Jackson.  Now retired, Donna served as a banker for 40 years.  In her free time she enjoys exercising, Bible Study Fellowship, helping out at the church and spending time with family. 

​Vance Tyson, Deacon
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Vance has lived in the Gray's Creek area his whole life where he lives on a farm with his wife, Becky. Their children have grown and flown the coop. Vance was ordained in 2007 to help with the leadership and pastoral care of Church of the Apostles (now Resurrection Church).​

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Brandi Lovejoy, Children's Director

Brandi grew up in Dallas, Texas and Greenville, SC.  She attended Erskine College and received her Masters in Theological Studies from Reformed Theological Seminary. She has 17 years of experience in education and ministry. Brandi has served as a teacher of all ages, a Pre-school Director and a Children's Ministry Coordinator. Her passions include her kids, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, spending time with friends, gift-giving and serving wherever she is needed. 

Erin Keezer, Worship Leader

We are excited to welcome Erin Keezer as our new Worship Leader. Erin's passion for music began at a very young age and has only grown stronger over the years. Originally from Tallahassee, FL, Erin graduated from Berry College in Rome, GA and brings a heart full of worship and love for connecting through music.  Erin is married to Richie and together they have two children. As a family they enjoy road trips, exploring new places, and of course music!

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