Leadership

Leadership

Loving God. Loving Others. Serving the Kingdom.


Eric Winstead

Senior Pastor


I have had the privilege of serving God in ministry since 2001 as a pastor and hospice chaplain. I am passionate about teaching God’s word and teaching others how to study for themselves.

 

I married the woman God created for me on April 8, 1993. Kim and I have two beautiful daughters who are both married to Godly men. God has also blessed us with three grandchildren so far. 

One of my favorite bible verses is Matthew 6:33, because it gives direction and the promise of God’s blessing.

Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. (NLT)

I spend my free time woodworking, and I enjoy chasing the ball around a golf course. 

Samuel Hernandez

Hispanic Pastor


Pastor Samuel Hernández came to faith at eight years of age in Cuba, where the grace of Christ first shaped his spiritual life. At eighteen, while residing in Puerto Rico, he received a clear pastoral calling that established the foundation for his lifelong ministry. He currently serves the Blythewood, South Carolina, community with a steadfast commitment to biblical exposition, spiritual formation, and pastoral leadership marked by integrity and grace. As a Certified Christian Counselor with Grace Life International, he provides Christ-centered online counseling to individuals and families across the United States and abroad, offering thoughtful spiritual and emotional guidance. His ministry seeks to lead believers toward holiness, a mature identity in Christ, and disciplined discipleship grounded in Scripture.


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El Pastor Samuel Hernández conoció la fe a los ocho años en Cuba, donde la gracia de Cristo comenzó a formar su vida espiritual. A los dieciocho, mientras residía en Puerto Rico, recibió un llamado pastoral claro que estableció el fundamento de su ministerio permanente. Actualmente sirve a la comunidad de Blythewood, Carolina del Sur, con un compromiso firme hacia la exposición bíblica, la formación espiritual y un liderazgo pastoral caracterizado por integridad y gracia. Como Consejero Cristiano Certificado con Grace Life International, ofrece consejería en línea centrada en Cristo a individuos y familias tanto en los Estados Unidos como en el extranjero, brindando orientación espiritual y emocional con seriedad y cuidado. Su ministerio procura guiar a los creyentes hacia la santidad, una identidad madura en Cristo y un discipulado disciplinado fundamentado en la Palabra.

Wanda Thompson

Worship Leader


Wanda is a long time member of Sandy Level. She leads worship in our Traditional Worship Service. She directs the choir and leads our congregational singing.

Dorcas Oluwafisoye

Children's Ministry Leader


Dorcas is a member of Sandy Level. She is married to Sam, they have 4 daughters and they reside here in Blythewood. She is works for the Richland 2 School District and works at Sandlapper Elementary. Dorcas is very excited to be working with our kid's ministry here at Sandy Level!

Kellye Cantrell

Ministry Assistant


Kellye Cantrell is our Ministry Assistant. She is married to Dustin and they have two children, Stella and Carter. She lives here in Blythewood and attends Newspring Columbia North East Campus. She has a passion for serving the Lord and is here to assist the congregation at Sandy Level.

Email: slbc@sandylevel.org