Pastors & Staff

  • jordan Cobb | Lead Pastor

    Jordan has been the lead pastor at Standing Springs since January 2019. He is married to Katelyn and has four children: Asher, Ellis, Griffin, and Haddon. He has a Master of Divinity degree from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and is currently working on his PhD. Jordan has a passion for equipping the local church through the preaching of God's Word. 

  • Ethan Dean | Worship & Media Pastor

    Ethan has been the Worship & Media Pastor at Standing Springs since June 2020. He is married to Emily and has two children: William and Mary Caroline. He has a Bachelor of Arts from North Greenville University. Ethan has a love for using music and digital media as a means to engage the culture with the gospel and equip the church. His desire is to lead Standing Springs in artistically excellent, biblically faithful worship through music. 

  • Josh Heller | Student ministry director

    Josh has been leading the student ministry at Standing Springs since August 2021. He is the proud owner of a Yorkie named Charlie. He has a Bachelors degree in Christian Studies with a concentration in Youth Ministry from Anderson University and is currently pursuing his Master of Divinity degree from Anderson University. Josh has a passion to lead students to Christ and engage them with the Word of God.

  • EMILY DEAN | CHILDREN MINISTRY DIRECTOR

    Emily has served as the Children's Ministry Director since November of 2021. She is married to Ethan and is mom to two children: William and Mary Caroline. She has a Bachelor of Arts from North Greenville University and a Master of Education from Concordia University. Emily also works as the Continuous Improvement Facilitator for Spartanburg County School District 5. 

Administrative & Facilities Staff


  • Jo Chapman | Administrative Assistant

    Jo was born in Greenville, SC and serves as the administrative assistant at Standing Springs.  She graduated from Bryan College in Dayton, TN in 2005 with a degree in English Literature and lived in Chattanooga, TN for many years after graduation. Jo is currently a member at The Church at Greer Station and lives in Taylors, SC with her husband Tyler.

  • Emily Hoffman | financial Secretary

    Emily has been on staff at Standing Springs since 2011. She is married to Trevor, who grew up at and was ordained by Standing Springs. They now serve at The Church at Greer Station in Greer, SC. They have 3 children: Jude, Nate, & Ruthie. Emily graduated from North Greenville University with a Bachelor of Arts in History. While she still loves history, she’s found that numbers can be fun too.

Child Development Center Staff


  • Jill Turner | Director

    Jill has served on the Standing Springs CDC team since 1989. She and her husband, Dale, are members of Temple Baptist Church in Simpsonville. Jill has 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Andrew and Shelby, and Adam and Maria. Jill has a heart for children and enjoys being a part of this wonderful ministry that strives to show the love of Jesus to children and families in the Simpsonville community. 

  • Cher Mcdonald | Assistant Director

    Cher has worked in childcare for over 15 years. She studied at Greenville Technical college and the University of Phoenix, where she received her Early Childhood Credentials. As an early childhood educator, Cher enjoys using her skills in an administrative capacity to further the love of learning in children. Cher and her family are members at Standing Springs Baptist.