ABOUT ALDERSGATE
WHO WE ARE
Aldersgate is a United Methodist Church located in North Charleston, South Carolina. We are a church committed to historic Christianity as practiced in the Wesleyan tradition.
Our focus in ministry is simple: to be disciples who make disciples. We do this through our weekly worship services, our relational and locally focused missions, and through study of God’s word in our classes and small groups.
We believe that God has called us to be disciples who follow after Him, who are constantly being transformed, and who become fishers of men. We invite you to join us as we are becoming disciples who make disciples.
STAFF
Erik Grayson
Pastor
Erik has been Aldersgate’s pastor since 2014. A recent graduate of Duke Divinity School, Erik is in his first appointment at Aldersgate. His passions in ministry include discipleship and missions. Erik is from Easley, South Carolina.
Michael Pfaehler
Young Adult Ministry Director & Tech Team Director
Michael is not only the leader of our Young Adult Ministry, but he is also the Tech Team Director which produces our weekly live worship services. He is a graduate of Charleston Southern University and is currently enrolled in their MBA program. He is from Hanahan, South Carolina.
John Poole
Youth Ministry Director
John is a graduate from the College of Charleston. He loves being a part of Aldersgate and loves serving our Lord. He is excited to be involved with such a dynamic group of youth in such an active church community. John grew up in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
Lori Silvis
Children's Ministry Director
Lori taught elementary children in our public schools for 30 years and is now helping our Aldersgate children to grow in Christ. Lori grew up in Hanahan and now lives in Hanahan with her family.
Robin Speights
Nursery & Custodian
Robin has a passion for children. She loves reading with them, caring for them, teaching them about God, and watching them grow. Robin is from Charleston, SC and lives in North Charleston with her husband and grandson.
Lisa Buttrum
Music Director
Lisa has had a great love for music since childhood, and is excited to share her passion for praise and worship at Aldersgate. In addition to music, she loves to encourage others in prayer and faith building. She loves spending time with family, especially her grandchildren.
Stephanie Zartman
Secretary
Stephanie loves to feed the world and feels this is where God has called her to do His work. She loves to read and spend time with her granchildren. She has started courses in the Criminal Justice field through the University of Pheonix. Stephanie grew up in Grand Rapids, MI with her family.
Ruby Hannah
Financial Secretary
Ruby is from Camden, SC where she graduated from high school in 1961. She was in banking for 50 years where she retired as a Credit Analyst. She loves her Lord and serves Him in any way she can.
HISTORY
Aldersgate United Methodist Church was founded in March of 1946. Originally a small church start in the living room of several local families, Aldersgate eventually gained more members, land, and grew in service and mission to it’s neighborhood. Today Aldersgate is a vital congregation celebrating 75 years of ministry as she looks forward to continued service to God and His Kingdom.
During the first year of Aldersgate, in 1946, the church met outside for open air worship. Allegedly during this first season it never rained on a Sunday morning.
After the close of World War II Aldersgate purchased a decommissioned Army Base Chapel. It took three days to move the wooden chapel three miles down what was then a dirt road; nowadays we call it Remount Road.
Location
1444 Remount Road
North Charleston, SC 29406
Contact
Phone: 843.744.0283
Fax: 843.744.0288
Email: office@aldersgateremount.org
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We exist for the Glory of God
and the Good of the City
Sunday Morning
Traditional Worship 8:30AM
Contemporary Worship 10:45AM
Sunday School 9:30AM
