Steve grew up in Great Falls, S.C. He received a B.A. from Wofford College and a M.Div. from Columbia Biblical Seminary in Columbia, S.C. He is a life long South Carolinian and has been in the ministry for over thirty years. Steve and his wife Phyllis have 2 children, Ashley and Stephen, Jr., one son-in-law, Andrew who is married to Ashley, one daughter-in-law, Kirstie who is married to Stephen, Jr., and seven grandchildren, Abigail, Elijah, Emma, Drew, Cameron, Jack, and Claire.

steve.dickey@clemsonpres.org

Matthew loves sharing the redemptive work of God with others. He also loves all things related to the outdoors. As a result, Matthew was actively involved in Christian camp ministry both during and after college. Following his work in camp ministry, Matthew attended Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, NC and graduated in 2012. Matthew and his wonderful wife, Rachel, met in seminary. In April 2012, Matthew accepted the call to become the Assistant Pastor of Youth and Families.

matthew.icard@clemsonpres.org

Paula is wife to Kevin and mother of Wimberly, Janie, Clary, and Judy. She is from Anderson and attended Clemson University. Paula was a full time homemaker and public school teacher before coming on staff in 2014. Studying and teaching God’s Word is her passion, as well as encouraging women to understand their unique design and fulfill their individual callings. She is a conference speaker and, also, serves on the national women’s ministry team for the PCA as a women’s ministry trainer. 

paula.miles@clemsonpres.org

Laurie Parsons studied music education at Furman University where she met her husband, Derek, CPC’s pianist. Laurie began her career teaching band and chorus in the public schools, but scaled back to a part-time role in church music as her family expanded. Now a soccer mom to three sons, Laurie currently leads the adult choir, youth ensemble, and worship teams. She also performs with the Anderson Chamber Orchestra and teaches horn at Southern Wesleyan University.

laurie.parsons@clemsonpres.org

Originally from Seneca, Sara attended University of Georgia. She served at churches in Texas, Florida, and North Carolina before returning to Clemson. She loves graphic design and communications. Her hobbies include art, lake days, and cheering on Georgia football and Kentucky basketball. 

sara.dixon@clemsonpres.org

Growing up in South Georgia, Bailie comes to Clemson Pres after being graduated from Georgia Southern with a degree in marketing. She looks forward to investing in the youth. Bailie enjoys baking, coffee shops, and antiquing. 

bailie.ruffo@clemsonpres.org

Ruthann grew up and lived in the metro Atlanta area before moving to Clemson with her family six years ago. She is a mother of two sons: Ray, a Freshman at Clemson, and Ben, a sophomore in high school. Ruthann loves being involved with the Women’s Ministry at CPC and serving on the Women's Ministry Team.

ruthann.crane@clemsonpres.org