Chris Pollard, Executive Director

As a church planter and pastor in our city for the last 20 years, preceded by years working in the government and social service sector, Chris brings a big picture understanding of our community’s people, resources, and needs. Chris provides overall vision and oversight, has established relational capital, and communicates the come closer vision to churches, marketplace leaders, and the community at large.

 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Come Closer is a 501c3 and is overseen by a Board of Directors made up of local, respected Christian leaders with a passion for seeing the Church impact the community.

Board Chair - Eric VanderPloeg, Lead Pastor of Grace Bible Church

Board Treasurer - Eric Foust, President of Custom Forest Products

Board Member: Jason Williamson, Missions Pastor at Church at The Mill

Board Member: Mike Smith, Teaching Elder with The Journey

Board Member: Abby Chapin, Guest Services Director (& Local Missions Volunteer Coordinator) for Newspring - Spartanburg

 

WHAT ARE OUR BELIEFS?

We hold that the Bible is the authoritative Word of God and the gospel of the Lord Jesus is central and non-negotiable. For purposes of partnership in the gospel, we refer to the Lausanne Covenant for evangelical partnership as a helpful guide in establishing faithful common ground. We don’t insist on association with one specific gospel-centered denomination. We believe there is room for Kingdom partnership among the faithful in impacting our community. Feel free to reach out and contact us with any further questions pertaining to our beliefs..