Pastors & Staff

Pastors

  • jordan Cobb | Senior Pastor

    Jordan has served as the Senior Pastor of Standing Springs since January 2019. He is married to Katelyn and has five children: Asher, Ellis, Griffin, Haddon, and Reese. Jordan has a passion for equipping the local church through the preaching of God's Word. He completed his PhD at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in the spring of 2025.

  • NICK JEFSON | ASSOCIATE PASTOR

    Nick began serving as an Associate Pastor of Standing Springs in August 2026. Nick formerly served as a Youth Director/Pastoral Assistant at Standing Springs starting in 2025. In addition to serving at SSBC, Nick formerly worked as an abstinence teacher for a local non-profit organization. Originally from Connecticut, Nick moved to South Carolina after graduating from Anderson University in 2014. He is married to Haley and they have two children, Anderson and Marah. He completed his MDiv from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in December 2022. He has a passion for connecting with students and seeing them grow in faith. He desires to preach God’s Word faithfully and equip others to be faithful and effective Christians.

  • KARL DAUBER | ASSISTANT PASTOR

    Karl began serving as an Assistant Pastor of Standing Springs in July 2026. He is married to Cindy and has two adult children: Ryan and Jeremy. Karl previously spent 40 years in private practice as a Civil Engineer. He has a passion for seeing God’s people transformed by the gospel and he desires to “equip the saints for the work of ministry” through teaching and discipleship, and providing support to the pastors, ministry teams, and administrative staff

SUPPORT Staff

  • CHRISTIANA ZACHARY  |  CHILDREN'S MINISTRY DIRECTOR

    Christiana Zachary has served as the Children’s Director at Standing Springs since the summer of 2025. She earned a degree in Biology at the University of Oregon and has a master’s degree in Secondary Education. She previously taught high school science at Fountain Inn and spent three years as a substitute teaching at the elementary level. Christiana and her husband began attending Standing Springs after moving to Simpsonville, where her husband grew up. Before settling in South Carolina, they lived in Jackson, Wyoming, where they enjoyed fly fishing, hiking, and exploring the mountains. They are now blessed to be raising their daughter, Magnolia, in the Standing Springs community. Christiana has a passion for teaching and helping children know and love the gospel, and she enjoys using her creativity and love for art and music in ministry.

  • Emily Hoffman | financial ASSISTANT

    Emily has been on staff at Standing Springs since 2011. She currently serves as the Financial Assistant. She is married to Trevor, who grew up in and was ordained by Standing Springs. They now serve at Ridgewood Church in Greer. They have 4 children. Emily graduated from North Greenville University with a Bachelor of Arts in History.

  • Judy Morrison | Ministry Assistant

    Judy Morrison has been on staff since 2024.  She currently serves as the Ministry Assistant at Standing Springs.  She grew up in Southern California, but has lived in the south for over 30 years.  She has 3 sons and 3 grandsons, and her favorite thing is to spend as much time as possible with them.  She also loves history, whether it is in a book, a movie, or a location.

  • Dennis sessa | Facilities manager

    Dennis has served as Facilities Manager since the beginning of 2025. Though he holds a degree in Graphic Design, he has discovered that hands-on work brings him the most fulfillment. Originally from New Jersey, Dennis relocated to South Carolina in 2018. He is married to his wife, Danielle, and together they have a daughter named Charlotte. Dennis is passionate about sharing his faith and enjoys connecting with others through conversations about the Lord.