Senior Pastor & Wife: Ted & Tammy Coody
Ted & Tammy Coody came to HONEA PATH P.H. CHURCH in March, 2007 with a divine mandate unanimously confirmed by the membership in his appointment as Senior Pastor. It’s his and Tammy’s desire to serve God and His people faithfully in the Anderson County area and impact the surrounding area with the influence of Christ through effective ministry outreach both locally and globally. Since his conversion to Christ at age sixteen (1978), and accepting his call into the ministry at age 17, he has been preaching the gospel and pastoring churches in South Carolina, Hawaii and Georgia over the past 30 years. He received his A.A. degree in Religion from Emmanuel College in Franklin Springs, GA. in 1982, B.A. degree in Bible and Pastoral Ministries from Holmes Bible College in Greenville, S.C. in 1985 and M.Min. degree from Southwestern Christian University in Oklahoma City in 2001. Ted and Tammy met while enrolled at Holmes Bible College and were married in 1984. Tammy is a native of Honolulu, Hawaii and Ted is originally from Cochran, Georgia. Together, they share in God’s favor and blessing along with their family: daughter, Jessica Kuhiwa Erwin, along with their new son-in-law, Adam Erwin and son, Daniel Kolea. Daniel is enrolled as a Junior at the local BHP High School. Included in his varied ministry experiences, Ted has served for 9 years as Secretary/Treasurer on the Georgia Conference IPHC Board and served 7 years on the general Stewardship and IPH Foundation boards of the International Pentecostal Holiness Church. He is currently serving as a member of the Holmes Bible College Alumni Board. Through widely varied bi-vocational and full time ministry experience, this couple has learned much about the heart of God and developed an intense passion and love for HIM and HIS church. While making Honea Path their home, they remain in pursuit of God’s heart, purpose, and plan for effective ministry here together.

Associate / Youth Pastor: Adam Erwin
Adam Erwin accepted the leadership role as Associate Pastor / Youth Pastor at HONEA PATH P.H. CHURCH in September, 2007. He is a Commissioned Officer in the United States Naval Reserve, holding the Rank of Lieutenant (junior grade); and he is a Chaplain Candidate Program Officer with the goal of becoming a Chaplain in the naval services. Prior to this, he was a Midshipman Third Class in Naval ROTC at Georgia Tech and was a Cadet Major and Battalion Executive Officer in Army JROTC. Pastor Adam is a 2006 Alumni of the Georgia Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science degree in History, Technology, and Society. He is currently pursuing a Master of Ministry degree in Military Chaplaincy and a Master of Ministry in Pastoral Ministry from Southwestern Christian University. He is an Ordained Minister with the International Pentecostal Holiness Church. Pastor Adam skillfully plays multiple instruments, and has served on praise and worship teams since 1997. Adam spent a significant portion of his youth in Royal Rangers, where he climbed up the ranks to Junior Commander, was the youngest to earn the Gold Medal of Achievement with gold and two silver buffalos (the highest medal) and was twice the National Ranger of the Year. He has attended many leadership classes, from city to national level, and has been guest speaker at several graduations of leadership classes. He is currently a Chaplain as an extern at AnMed Health in Anderson, SC. His interests include tennis, several science fiction TV shows, reading, outdoor activities, history (particularly naval history), spiritual warfare, and last but not least, corny jokes…very corny jokes. Adam is now married to Jessica Kuhiwa Coody Erwin. Pastor Adam currently resides with his new bride, four rabbits and new Australian Shepherd in Bowman, Georgia.

Praise and Worship Leader: Kuhiwa Erwin
Jessica K. Coody Erwin followed the Lord’s calling with her family to Honea Path Pentecostal Holiness Church in March 2007. During her second year of attending Berry College in Rome, GA, she sensed God's direction in bringing her back to assist in the ministry of her home church at Honea Path. She is a Business Marketing major currently enrolled as a full-time student at Emmanuel College in Franklin Springs, Georgia. Kuhiwa has served previously in church choirs and on church praise and worship ministry teams and has been involved in collegiate concert choir for the past two years. She has over eight years of experience in piano and two years of collegiate level voice training. Additionally, she has competed successfully in state-wide talent competitions in the categories of drama, pantomime, skit, poetry, fiction writing, and vocal talent. She was a cast member of the large musical production, In the Fullness of Time produced by Melly Meadows, a multi-state, multi-church performance. While working with the current music ministry team at HPPHC, she desires for praise, music, and worship to be both a reflection of God’s glory and an offering from His redeemed children. Kuhiwa’s interests include tennis, volleyball, cooking, planning events, sign language, anything creative, singing, reading, camping and hiking and other outdoor activities, sewing, scrapbooking, being involved with the youth, playing with and taking care of animals (including Adam’s bunny rabbits and their new dog), and ministering to young girls. Her favorite Bible verse is Isaiah 49:15-16. Kuhiwa is now married to Pastor Adam. She currently resides in Bowman, Georgia and looks forward to the great things the Lord will do through HIs worshippers in Spirit and truth at HPPHC.

Office Manager / Church Clerk: Ann Murdock
Ann Murdock, a lifelong resident of Honea Path, is married to Danny Murdock also of Honea Path. They have two sons and daughter-in-laws who have blessed them with three granddaughters. She has been a Christian since her conversion in her youth and has been a member of the HONEA PATH P.H. CHURCH for 40 years. Since 2005, she has been competently serving as Office Manager for the church on a part-time basis and as Secretary/Treasurer on the Church Council. She also currently teaches an adult Sunday School class and administrates the Benevolence ministry of the church. Her plate is quite full these days as she often baby sits her grandchildren while fulfilling her responsibilities at the church. The church is blessed to have her 25 plus years of experience as Administrative Assistant at Chiquola Manufacturing in Honea Path during which time she handled payroll and personnel issues and concerns. Ann is a tremendous asset to the ministry leadership team at HPPHC. She is a joy to work with and will be happy to accomodate the membership in handling any personal business matters of the church with all due confidence and will assist in cooordinating the events calendar for our various ministries.

About Honea Path P.H. Church

A Brief History...

Honea Path Pentecostal Holiness Church originated in 1918 through the dedicated efforts of a small group of Pentecostal believers in the mill village surrounding the Chiquola Textile Manufacturing Plant. Their commonality of blue collar work experience in the Mill and sharing of strong family ties in this close knit community coupled with an intense hunger for God resulted in the establishment of a vibrant church where the gifts of the Spirit could flow freely. Organized by the founding pastor, the Reverend George Cason, he along with a core group of Pentecostal Christians began meeting regularly in the home of Mr. Arthur Wright on Kay Street in Honea Path. Through the humble beginnings of small home group meetings conducted in various members’ homes and even outside at times, the church began to flourish and impact its community for Christ. In 1919, the congregation moved into its first public location in the old Hall building (owned by the Chiquola Mill) on Beacham Street. This facility was used by various denominational groups for public worship at that time. Later in August of 1936, a small white, wood frame church was erected on Pitts Street. This location has provided a permanent home for the current structure now standing at the corner of Pitts and Cox Streets.

Just two years prior to the establishment of the church's permanent location, the Chiquola Mill, which provided employment for most of the residents of Honea Path, made national news in September 6, 1934 as a result of a labor strike during efforts to establish a Labor Union at the plant. The intensity of this event occurring during the Great Depression resulted in the killing of seven employees in the streets surrounding the Mill and left a deep wound in the community. This church along with others in the town sought to bring reconciliation and healing to the hearts of the people of Honea Path. Through this tragic event that shook the surrounding area, however, child labor laws in America were directly impacted and changed for the better.

As the church continued to grow, additional classrooms were built on in 1942 and facility improvements were made. As many souls were saved and the Lord added to the church, the need for a larger sanctuary to accommodate the growth became obvious. In 1955, a more modern brick structure facing Cox Street with a sanctuary that could accommodate approximately 450 people was built. This all became possible through financial assistance from Chiquola Mill along with the generous giving of her membership. In the 1970’s another growth spurt resulted in the addition of more educational space and a new enlarged fellowship hall. During its 90 years of history, the church has been led by thirteen different senior pastors who have led the church into each new phase of growth.

Like virtually most churches, it has experienced its own seasons of decline and growth. However, Honea Path Pentecostal Church, as it is commonly known in the area, continues to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! Through effective outreach efforts, all generations of people regardless of racial or social backgrounds find this church to be true to its mission as it continues living for, loving and serving Christ and others! Today, the church experiences worship through a blended style of both traditional and contemporary music along with relevant Spirit-anointed preaching and teaching of the Word of God. Lives are being changed as discipleship is our focused ministry. Our desire is to not merely see numbers and buildings increase, but ultimately to see more dedicated followers of Jesus Christ making a positive difference for the kingdom of God wherever we live, work, and recreate.

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