McCormick First Baptist Church

108 South Oak Street
McCormick, SC 29835
864-852-2640

Serving together, following Jesus every step of the way.

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Ministry Team

Pastor - Rev. Gary E. DeBerry

Rev, DeBerry earned a Master of Divinity degree from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary with a major in Pastoral Ministry and a Bachelor of Science degree from Jacksonville State University with a major in Economics. Under the auspices of the Southern Baptist International Mission Board, Gary served 12 years in the Middle East working as Hospital Administrator for two hospitals; Director of Baptist Bookstores in Jordan; Bible College Professor; pastor of a church serving 14 nationalities, and led as Mission Coordinator for Cyprus during the Gulf war.

Upon returning to the United States, Gary served as Senior Pastor of churches in Alabama and Florida and most recently as interim pastor for a church in Tennessee.

Reverend DeBerry grew up in Centre, Alabama. He has been married to his wife, SuEllen, for 38 years. She is a graduate of Auburn University trained as a Medical Technologist and worked for the Children’s Hospital in Birmingham.

David Becker, Minister of Music

David Becker is the Minister of Music at McCormick First Baptist Church. Dave is originally from New York where he was a vocal music teacher for 32 years. He has led various church choirs for over 40 years. Dave, and his lovely wife, Fran, moved to McCormick during the summer of 2002. They started attending McCormick First Baptist Church soon after that and recently became members.

Dave has assumed the position of Minister of Music where he leads the adult sanctuary choir each week. In addition, the choir presents several cantatas and musical presentations throughout the year directed by Dave. 

Dave also serves as our Church Organist, leading the congregation in song during the Sunday morning service, and as Worship Leader for our evening service.

Aside from music, Dave enjoys golfing with Fran, hunting, fishing and working on his 1976 Triumph TR-6.

Dwayne Steedly, Minister of Community Outreach

Dwayne Steedley is the Minister of Community Outreach at McCormick First Baptist Church. Dwayne is originally from the Edgefield/North Augusta area. He graduated in December 2008 from North Greenville University with a degree in Christian Studies, and moved to McCormick immediately after graduation.

Dwayne's ministry focuses on Youth, Children, and Young Families. His job includes helping with Children’s Choir, and the Good News Club. He also leads the Youth meeting on Sunday Night and is responsible for VBS, the block parties, and Camps.