“Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.” — James 4:10

OUR EXECUTIVE TEAM

Paul W. Sorensen

SENIOR Pastor

Paul is a cultivator of vision and leadership for collective mission with Christ. A native of Florida, Paul has lived in Chattanooga, Chicago, and greater New York City. Originally trained as an investment banker, Paul has helped launch, lead, and serve several faith-based charities and churches across North America. This work includes the establishment of Mission Collective, a boutique nonprofit organization designed to inspire and plant citycentric hubs of mission. Paul holds a B.A. in Business and Economics from Wheaton College, a M.Div. and M.A. in Counseling from Reformed Theological Seminary, and is ordained in the ACNA. Married for 27 years to Karly, they have two sons, a daughter, and a daughter-in-law: Kaden, Blaise, Saylor Grace, and Bella (Kaden). Paul is incredibly thankful to call Charleston home, and he is committed to making ONE Fellowship an amazing and lasting community for Christ and His Kingdom.

Drew Hensley

Leadership Development & DISCIPLESHIP PASTOR

Drew has a passion for seeing people grow in their love for Jesus and His church. Originally from Missouri, Drew and his wife, Laura, have lived around the country serving the local church in Ohio, Georgia, South Carolina, and most recently Washington. Before relocating with his family to Charleston in 2019, Drew co-planted Redemption Church in Seattle in 2014 and served as Pastor of Preaching & Ministry. Prior to that opportunity, Drew served as Lead Pastor for the University of Washington campus within Mars Hill Church. With a heart for discipleship and leadership development, Drew has helped start and grow local gospel communities over the past 15 years with an emphasis on helping people go deeper with Christ and wider into their neighborhoods with His good news. He holds a B.A. in Pastoral Studies and minor in Psychology from Cedarville University in Ohio, a Masters of Theological Studies from Liberty University, is ordained through the Acts29 Network, and is a regular contributing author to The Key Life Network. Drew and Laura have been married for 18 years and in 2019 welcomed their first child, Silas, into their family through the process of adoption. Drew is excited to call Charleston and ONE Fellowship home and looks forward to helping our community thrive.

SCOTT TINKEL

DIRECTOR OF ENGAGEMENT & OPERATIONS

Scott is a seasoned leader with a deep passion for people and organizational development. Originally from Indiana, Scott and his wife, Janet, have lived in Louisville, Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, St. Louis, and Philadelphia before settling on Daniel Island in 2016. They have been married for 35 years and are proud parents of two adult children, Madison and Spencer. Scott holds a B.A. in Finance and Marketing from Ball State University and an MBA with a focus on Marketing Management from Butler University. He has spent 35 years in Sales Leadership and Leadership Development, with the last 25 years dedicated to the Pharmaceutical/Bio Science sector. As a devoted member of ONE Fellowship, Scott has served in various volunteer roles, including as a member of the Board of Stewards, a Leader of the Alpha program, and a contributor to the One Students program. Now, as the Director of Engagement and Operations, Scott oversees church finances and facilities while fostering parish involvement and participation. He is excited to lead ONE Fellowship towards a thriving future, helping the community grow stronger together.

ADDITIONAL PASTORAL TEAM

Cody Quinn

students PASTOR

Cody is passionate about building lasting relationships with students and connecting them to Jesus. A native of Eastern North Carolina, Cody has served in many church volunteer roles as well as the Christian Life Director at a local Christian academy. Cody holds a B.S. in Religion and a M.A. in Christian Ministries: Pastoral Counseling from Liberty University and is ordained through the Acts 2 Network. Married since 2017 to his beautiful bride, Kelsey, Cody is passionate about cultivating a heart for Jesus within our students.

OUR STAFF TEAM

KATIE HYMAN

DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION & Hospitality

Katie is energetic, passionate about life, and humbly desires God to use her life for his glory and purposes. She loves traveling and experiencing God through other cultures and environments. A native of South Carolina, Katie holds a B.S. in Graphic Communications from Clemson University and a M.A.T. in Elementary Education from the College of Charleston. She has spent the majority of her professional career educating the hearts and minds of children and participating in long-term missions in England, Africa, and Costa Rica. Katie is now focused on serving full-time at ONE Fellowship as the Director of Administration and Hospitality. She is honored to join in the mission of helping others experience the goodness and faithfulness of God, grow in community, and make a difference for Christ.

RACHEL LESSARD

DiRECTOR OF KIDS

Rachel is dedicated and passionate about encouraging others to step into the giftings God has placed in their lives. A Southern California native, Rachel loves to explore the beauty of God’s creation and finds wonder in the smallest details of nature. She graduated from San Diego State with a degree in Literature with emphases in Linguistics and Psychology. In her professional life, she has loved working for over 18 years in Early Childhood Education, working directly with the special needs, ESL, and creative arts education communities. Rachel married her husband, Vance in 2008, and together they have one son, Theodore. They moved to Charleston in 2015 and are grateful to call this beautiful city home. Rachel is delighted to serve at ONE Fellowship, walking alongside and encouraging families as they grow on mission with Christ.

Jonathan South

Director of Prayer & Care

Jonathan is a ministry leader with a deep heart for spiritual care, connection, and hospitality. He first connected with ONE Fellowship through a one-year pastoral internship while completing his Master of Divinity at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Jonathan’s ministry journey began early, as president of his youth group in Plano, Texas, and his lifelong passion for welcoming and caring for others continues to guide his calling today. He is grateful to be married to his high-school sweetheart, and together they are raising their four children in the Lowcountry, where faith, family, and good BBQ are always close to home.

Mark jones

DIRECTOR OF Missions (Lay Role)

Mark loves Jesus and desires to see ONE Fellowship flourish in order to spread the gospel to Charleston and beyond. God paired Mark with his amazing wife, Megan, and together they have five beautiful children. While Mark calls Kentucky “home,” as an Air Force brat and 20-year Air Force veteran himself, he has always been on-the-move. Mark is a graduate of the University of Kentucky, and he holds a B.A. in History and an M.B.A. with emphasis on International Relations. Prior to accepting this position, Mark flew several Air Force mobility aircraft including the mighty C-17 in Operations IRAQI FREEDOM, ENDURING FREEDOM (Afghanistan) and ALLIES REFUGE (Kabul Evacuation). As a member of ONE, Mark has also served in various roles throughout the years in our church, most notably as our Director of Operations and the Director of the Afghan Refugee Collaborative. Now Mark proudly serves as our Director of Missions, overseeing ONE’s outreach to Charleston and beyond.

Michelle Huntley

Serve Team Coordinator

Michelle brings a unique blend of strategic thinking and heart for people to her role at ONE Fellowship. Michelle holds a B.B.A. in Marketing from James Madison University. Prior to joining the ONE Fellowship team, Michelle worked at several non-profits in the Charleston area. Michelle's passion for strategy and people led her to become a certified coach through the International Coaching Federation. She previously served as a Leadership Coach at a consulting company, where she helped leaders and executives grow in various areas, including goal setting, management, career advancement, communication, and values. Originally from Leesburg, Virginia, Michelle moved to Charleston in 2019 and now calls it home. Michelle and her husband, Harrison, live in Mount Pleasant with their daughter, Peggy. Michelle is excited to use her gifts to help coordinate serve opportunities that connect our community with Christ's mission in Charleston and beyond.

Suzy Sherman

DIRECTOR OF WORSHIP & PRODUCTION

Suzy is a passionate worshipper with a deep desire to encourage others toward authentic, open, and wholehearted worship—both through music and through lives lived as continual acts of praise. Originally from London, England, she moved to the United States at age 13 and later returned to the UK for seminary, earning an MDiv-equivalent degree in Theology, Music, and Worship from the London School of Theology. Before joining the staff at ONE Fellowship, Suzy served extensively as a worship leader in a wide range of settings across both the U.S. and the U.K., including staff roles at several churches in the States and regular itinerant ministry. She is also a songwriter; her first album, Safety in One, was released shortly before she graduated, and she has written for her local church communities over the years. Suzy has been married to her husband, Josh, since 2009, and they have two children, Kadan and Riah. The Sherman family relocated from the Milwaukee suburbs to Charleston in the summer of 2020, and Suzy is thoroughly enjoying trading Wisconsin winters for the Charleston sunshine! Grateful to serve as part of the ONE Fellowship team, Suzy is excited to continue growing together as a church family—learning what it means to be true worshippers who shine the light of Jesus in our community and beyond.

Charlie Trilles

Production Coordinator

Charlie first became involved with production at ONE Fellowship as a simple act of service—volunteering his technical skills to support smooth and meaningful Sunday gatherings. What began as a year of faithful volunteering soon grew into a clear sense of calling. Now, as Production Coordinator, Charlie oversees all aspects of worship production, ensuring a high-quality, worship experience each week. A self-taught software developer and CAD designer, Charlie has a natural curiosity for how things work and a passion for improving systems and experiences. Raised in the Catholic tradition, his faith deepened significantly after relocating from Hawaii to Charleston in 2022 and becoming part of the ONE Fellowship community. When he isn’t in the production booth, Charlie enjoys gardening, spending time with his wife and children, and making memories at the beach, on family trips, or at the t-ball field.

Shannon Wilson

Hospitality Coordinator

Shannon helps cultivate a warm and welcoming environment at ONE Fellowship by coordinating our Sunday morning coffee service and supporting the planning and execution of church events. Through her work, she plays a key role in advancing our mission to be a community where every person feels known, valued, and loved. Before joining our team, Shannon served in a variety of volunteer coordination roles across multiple organizations, where she gained extensive experience in leading teams, supporting volunteers, and fostering meaningful community engagement. She loves Jesus deeply and feels called to minister to others through hospitality, attentive care, and authentic connection. Outside of her work at ONE Fellowship, Shannon enjoys hiking, savoring a good cup of coffee, and spending time with her husband, Patrick, their adult children, and their dog, Archibald. She especially loves hearing people’s stories and building relationships that strengthen the fabric of community.

Abby Ripperda

Students Coordinator

As a member of our student ministry team, Abby leads and encourages middle school students both on Sunday nights and throughout the week. A recent graduate of Clemson University with a degree in Graphic Communications, she loves integrating her creative gifts into the life of ministry. Abby and her husband, Conlin, share a passion for investing in the next generation, especially through worship, discipleship, and community. She considers it a privilege to walk alongside middle schoolers as they grow in their relationship with Christ and to witness the ways God is shaping their stories.

Oversight of ONE Fellowship

ONE Fellowship serves as a non-denominational creedal church committed to excellence and integrity in how we love God and people and manage our organizational affairs. To this end, our church has three layers of organizational oversight.

Pastors (Elders) Guide the Church

ONE Fellowship has pastors who “lead and feed" the church as the shepherds of the family of God. Under the leadership of the Senior Pastor, the pastoral team and staff are responsible for guiding the spiritual growth and well-being of the church by administering the vision, values, strategic plan, and day-to-day ministry and operations of the church.

The Board (Stewards) Guards the Church

ONE Fellowship has a select group of members of the church who are chosen to serve alongside the Senior Pastor to oversee the major legal, financial, and capital decisions of the church, while also serving to help preserve the overall doctrinal and leadership integrity of the church. As leaders of the church, the Board represents men and women who have demonstrated a sincere Christian faith, spiritual maturity, and a commitment to the life and ministry of ONE Fellowship.

The Network (Advisors) Encourages The Church

ONE Fellowship has a network of pastors from other respected churches and ministries who advise and encourage the Senior Pastor and leadership of the church on spiritual and organizational matters.