Kingston Staff
Meet our Staff
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Pastor
Rev. Robert Bannan, Jr.
Robert was born and raised in Spartanburg, SC. Robert received his Bachelor of Science degree from Erskine College in 2004 and his Master of Divinity degree from Columbia Theological Seminary in 2017. Robert previously served as the Associate Pastor of Youth and Campus Ministries at First Presbyterian Church in Spartanburg, SC. He has also served as the Director of Youth and Campus Ministry at First Presbyterian Church in Boone, NC, and the Director of Recreation for First Presbyterian Church of Spartanburg, SC. Robert is married to Holly, who works on staff with him at Kingston, and they have 3 children together: Jacob (14), Hattie (11), and Trace (8). When Robert is not at church, you can find him lifting weights at the Rec Center, reading, and cheering on his favorite sports teams: The Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta United, and the South Carolina Gamecocks.
Email: rbannan@kingstonpc.org
Random facts about Robert
Favorite holiday: Halloween
Favorite food: anything Mexican
Favorite Kingston tradition: Christmas Eve services -
Director of DIscipleship and Communications
Holly Bannan
Holly joined our Kingston staff in August 2021. Holly is a native of Spartanburg, South Carolina. She is a graduate of Lander University (2008) and is currently pursuing her MDiv at Union Presbyterian Seminary-Charlotte. She taught Special Education for six years before serving full-time in church. She has served in churches in Spartanburg, SC, Atlanta, GA, and Blowing Rock, NC before coming to Kingston. She is married to Robert, and they have three children: Jacob, Hattie, and Trace. In her spare time, you can find Holly with a paint brush or tool in hand, always creating a new DIY piece. She also enjoys cheering on her Atlanta Falcons and Clemson Tigers (yes, house divided!).
Email: hbannan@kingstonpc.org
Random Facts about Holly
Favorite holiday: Christmas
Favorite food: Too many to choose... right now, it's probably Trestle bread
Favorite Kingston tradition: First Sunday lunches -
Choir Director and Organist
Bradley Hardee
Bradley is our longest currently serving staff member here at Kingston. Bradley started working here in 2007. He is a native of Conway. In addition to working here at Kingston, Bradley is a phlebotomist with the HealthReach program at Conway Medical Center as well as the Associate Organist at St. James Catholic Church. In his spare time, you can find Bradley with his five cats, four dogs, kayaking along the river, or crocheting a blanket.
Email: bhardee@kingstonpc.org
Random facts about Bradley:
Favorite holiday: Christmas
Favorite food: Potato Salad
Favorite Kingston tradition: the Choral music before the Christmas Eve service -
Administrative Assistant
Mary Alwine
Mary started working for Kingston in the beginning of September 2013. She is a native of a small suburb near Chicago, Illinois. Mary is married to Troy and they share 5 girls: Nicole (38), Brianna (Bee) (29), Brianna (Bri) (23), Bethany (19), and Bailey (17). They also have a grandson, Jack, who is almost 3 years old. When she is not working, she enjoys traveling, camping, live music, and spending time with family and friends.
Email: malwine@kingstonpc.org
Random facts about Mary
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Favorite food: Mexican
Favorite Kingston tradition: Kirkin' O' the Tartans
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Church Sexton
Kenneth Demming
Kenneth joined our staff in June 2024. He comes to us with an extensive background in custodial experience. He has lived and worked for large organizations in Los Angeles and New York City. He was a custodian for the Shubert Theatre in New York. He was also a custodial supervisor at Madison Square Garden in New York. As an interesting side note, he was responsible for cleaning the suites at Madison Square Garden for people like Jay-Z and Beyonce! Kenneth and his wife, Jennifer, live in Carolina Forest. Jennifer works as a nurse with Pruitt Health in Myrtle Beach. In his free time, Kenneth enjoys lifting weights and boxing. He also loves studying his Bible and is a devout Christian. Kenneth is also a big sports fan. He loves the New York Yankees baseball team, the Los Angeles Rams NFL team, and the Lakers NBA team. When you have a moment, give Kenneth a warm Kingston welcome!
Random Facts about Kenneth:
Favorite holiday: Christmas
Favorite food: Hamburgers
Favorite Kingston Tradition: Doesn't have one yet!
the session
Moderator
Rev. J. Robert Bannan, Jr.
Clerk of Session
Laura Hogue
CLASS OF 2024
Forrest Beverly
Tara Broughman
Alys Lawson
Donna Hazen
CLASS OF 2025
Frances Dennis
Laura Hogue
Robert Hucks
Buddy Magrath
CLASS OF 2026
John Bittle
Walt Fatz
Beth Healy
Paul Reed
The diaconate
Chair of Diaconate
Ben Burroughs
Treasurer
Mary Kendall Bittle
CLASS OF 2024
Randy Broughman
Ben Burroughs
Ed Gillis
Cara Lawson
CLASS OF 2025
John Avinger
Erin Conklin
Matt Hogue
Ron Whittington
CLASS OF 2026
Jan Dieter
Teresa Hardee
Nita Lucke
Clayton Mauldin
Trustees
CLASS OF 2024
Jon Dieter
Stewart Haskin
CLASS OF 2025
Cindy Magrath
Bill Marsh
CLASS OF 2026
Mike Ellis
Bill Hazen