Dr. Matt Caine
Director of Traditional Music
Email: mcaine@stjohns-umc.org
Phone: 803-648-6891 ext. 206
Dr. Matt Caine is a Fulbright Scholar and holds four degrees: a Doctorate of Music Arts in Conducting from the University of South Carolina, a Master in Choral Conducting and Voice from the University of South Florida, a Master of Music Education, Instrumental Music (trombone) from Samford University, and a Bachelor of Music, Church Music, from Birmingham Southern College focused on voice, organ, piano, and trombone. In addition to serving as the Director of Music Ministries in various churches, Matt has been the Chorusmaster for the Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra and the Interim Director of Choral Activities for St. Petersburg College and Allen University. He has also taught at several institutes of higher learning.
Phone: 803-648-6891 ext. 206
Dr. Matt Caine is a Fulbright Scholar and holds four degrees: a Doctorate of Music Arts in Conducting from the University of South Carolina, a Master in Choral Conducting and Voice from the University of South Florida, a Master of Music Education, Instrumental Music (trombone) from Samford University, and a Bachelor of Music, Church Music, from Birmingham Southern College focused on voice, organ, piano, and trombone. In addition to serving as the Director of Music Ministries in various churches, Matt has been the Chorusmaster for the Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra and the Interim Director of Choral Activities for St. Petersburg College and Allen University. He has also taught at several institutes of higher learning.
Christopher Nash
Organist
Email: christopherknash@gmail.com
Christopher is originally from Greenwood, SC where he began musical studies at a very young age. He received his degree in Organ Performance from University of South Carolina in Columbia. He has performed throughout the Southeast and was accompanist for the University Choir during his time at USC. Christopher has been a veteran of church music for over 20 years and considers it an honor and joyous occasion to sit down and play a worship service. Our hand bell choir, the 8:30 Sonrise Choir, and the Foundation Singers (our youth choir) are also under the direction of Christopher. In addition to his job in our music ministry, he also owns a retail holdings company, based out of Columbia.
Christopher is originally from Greenwood, SC where he began musical studies at a very young age. He received his degree in Organ Performance from University of South Carolina in Columbia. He has performed throughout the Southeast and was accompanist for the University Choir during his time at USC. Christopher has been a veteran of church music for over 20 years and considers it an honor and joyous occasion to sit down and play a worship service. Our hand bell choir, the 8:30 Sonrise Choir, and the Foundation Singers (our youth choir) are also under the direction of Christopher. In addition to his job in our music ministry, he also owns a retail holdings company, based out of Columbia.
Bekah Muir
Director of Student Ministries
Email: rmuir@stjohns-umc.org
Phone: 803-648-6891 ext. 212
Bekah grew up as a member of St. John’s UMC’s Foundation Student Ministries. She graduated from Aiken High and earned a B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in Leadership, Change, and Social Responsibility from the College of Charleston. She serves St. John's as the Director of Student Ministries. In her free time, she enjoys live music (especially Zac Brown Band) and being on Edisto Beach or Lake Murray.
Phone: 803-648-6891 ext. 212
Bekah grew up as a member of St. John’s UMC’s Foundation Student Ministries. She graduated from Aiken High and earned a B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in Leadership, Change, and Social Responsibility from the College of Charleston. She serves St. John's as the Director of Student Ministries. In her free time, she enjoys live music (especially Zac Brown Band) and being on Edisto Beach or Lake Murray.
Amy Jernigan
Assistant Director of Student Ministries
Email: ajernigan@stjohns-umc.org
Phone: 803-648-6891 ext. 207
Amy moved to Aiken in 2005 and has been a member of St. John's UMC since 2007. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education from Columbia College and a Master's degree in Reading and Literacy from Walden University. Amy spent 8 years teaching in public schools in Columbia and Aiken. She has been on staff since June 2013.
Phone: 803-648-6891 ext. 207
Amy moved to Aiken in 2005 and has been a member of St. John's UMC since 2007. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education from Columbia College and a Master's degree in Reading and Literacy from Walden University. Amy spent 8 years teaching in public schools in Columbia and Aiken. She has been on staff since June 2013.
Cara Robinson
Director of Children's Ministries and Adult Education
Email: crobinson@stjohns-umc.org
Phone: 803-648-6891 ext. 205
Cara comes with 7 years experience as Director of Children’s Ministries and Christian Educationand, in addition to serving in multiple other capacities, coming from a UMC in Savannah, GA. A native of West Columbia, Cara and her husband moved to Aiken roughly a year ago and joined St. John's shortly there after. Cara has a BA degree from Winthrop University, a Master's from the College of Charleston, and will be completing her course requirements in Christian Education form Asbury Theological Seminary this summer.
Phone: 803-648-6891 ext. 205
Cara comes with 7 years experience as Director of Children’s Ministries and Christian Educationand, in addition to serving in multiple other capacities, coming from a UMC in Savannah, GA. A native of West Columbia, Cara and her husband moved to Aiken roughly a year ago and joined St. John's shortly there after. Cara has a BA degree from Winthrop University, a Master's from the College of Charleston, and will be completing her course requirements in Christian Education form Asbury Theological Seminary this summer.
Michelle Pearson
SEED Preschool Director
Email: mpearson@stjohns-umc.org
Phone: 803-648-4745
Michelle was born in Lansing, Michigan, but has lived in Aiken for 40 years. To her, the best aspect of being the Director is watching the children laugh and learn while sharing the love of Jesus Christ with them. She has been on the staff at St. John's since 1994.
Phone: 803-648-4745
Michelle was born in Lansing, Michigan, but has lived in Aiken for 40 years. To her, the best aspect of being the Director is watching the children laugh and learn while sharing the love of Jesus Christ with them. She has been on the staff at St. John's since 1994.
Brian Hall
Videographer & Video Technician - Traditional Worship
Email:bhall@stjohns-umc.org
Phone: 803-648-6891
Brian was born in Aiken bul lived in Florida and texas before returning to attend the University of South Carolina. After graduating college, Brian worked in recordin and photography studios and created content for onlin publications before starting his own photography and videography business. In his free time, he enjoys playing guitar, the outdoors and nature photography.
Phone: 803-648-6891
Brian was born in Aiken bul lived in Florida and texas before returning to attend the University of South Carolina. After graduating college, Brian worked in recordin and photography studios and created content for onlin publications before starting his own photography and videography business. In his free time, he enjoys playing guitar, the outdoors and nature photography.
Calvin Chance
Audio Technician - Traditional Worship
Email: cchance@stjohns-umc.org
Phone: 803-648-6891
Calvin comes to St. John's as an aspiring audiovisual technician, as he is currently a Junior at Augusta University, where he is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and a Cerificate in Media Production.
Phone: 803-648-6891
Calvin comes to St. John's as an aspiring audiovisual technician, as he is currently a Junior at Augusta University, where he is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and a Cerificate in Media Production.