
Pastor
Reverend Dr. Shawn Armstrong
Dr. Armstrong was appointed to Augusta Road in 2024. She joins us from her previous appointment at Leesville UMC. Dr. Armstrong has also previously served at United Methodist Churches in Abbeville, Anderson, Antreville, Greenwood, Lowdnesville, and Salem. She was ordained as an Elder in Full Connection in the SC Conference in 2011.
Dr. Armstrong is a native of Easley, SC. She received her Bachelors of Science degree from the University of South Carolina; and her Master of Divinity and Doctorate from Erskine Theological Seminary.
She is married to her husband of more than 20 years, Terence Armstrong; and is the mother of three children, Trevor, Bennett, and Samantha Grace. Her family of five enjoys camping, biking, motorcycle riding, and spending time together.

Music Minister
Tom Chambers, Music Director & Assistant to the Pastor
Tom has a B.A. in Music Education from Lander University and a Masters and Ed.S. degree from Clemson University. He served in the public-school system for 39 years as a teacher, coach, and school administrator-his last 21 years as principal of Bryson Elementary.
He has served in ministry at ARUMC for 40+ years as youth pastor, Sunday School teacher, and music director. He currently serves as Music Pastor and Assistant to the Senior Pastor, and Sunday School teacher.
Tom also composes contemporary Christian music and records his songs with The Catching Zs Band. Their songs can be heard on Jango.com-an internet radio station that can be heard around the world. He also writes a Christian-based weekly blog for The Catching Zs Band Facebook page. His blogs are posted weekly on Sunday and Wednesday.

Youth Coordinators
Anthony & Lindsey Esposito, Youth Coordinators
Lindsey and Anthony are both local teachers and coaches and are passionate about serving the youth in this community. Previously, Lindsey worked with the youth while in college and is looking forward to continuing her service here at Augusta Road.