Chad Gamble

Lead Pastor

I am Chad Gamble. I am married to Brittney Griffith Gamble and we have three incredible kids, Everly, Rhett and Wimberly. I am passionate about my family and people and serving them. My vision for our future is to see a young thriving church mature into a well-rounded balanced ministry that has global impact through missions and church planting! We would love to see LIGHTS all over the world!! My hobbies include watching sports, playing sports, hunting, cars/motorcycles and cheering on the Clemson Tigers in football and my beloved Tarheels in basketball (don’t judge me).

James Gonsoulin

Associate Pastor

At the age of 5 years old, I began a relationship with Jesus and have seen God faithfully work in my life throughout many seasons. I was born in New Orleans, LA and grew up there as well as in Tulsa, OK before moving to South Carolina in 2003 where I attended and played football at Wofford College. After graduating from Wofford, the Lord called me into full-time ministry with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes along with serving as the college pastor at a local church in the Upstate.

Later, I served on a multi-site church staff as a youth pastor and then a campus pastor. I am married to my incredible wife Erica, who is my best friend, and we have two awesome children in Elias and Lillie. I love the Lord and genuinely seek to honor Him in all areas of my life. I love making memories with my family, working out, time with friends, sports, Jeeps, and the outdoors.

Alan Goldsmith

Worship Leader/Elder

God started using me in music at the age of 8 and I began my relationship with Jesus at the age of 12. I grew up in Anderson, SC playing music with family and friends. Music is deeply rooted in my family. After I graduated high school, God placed an amazing woman in my life, Sommer Goldsmith, who I ended up marrying. We have three wonderful boys: Leland, Gunnar, and Tillman.

God led my family and I to Gospel Light in 2016 where I was given the opportunity to lead worship. My heart is to set the example that worship is more than just music but rather a lifestyle that we choose to live every day. We serve God by serving others and putting their interests above our own. I’m thankful that I can serve others with the gift of music and I invite you to come experience what God is doing at The Light!

I started following Jesus in 2010 and He has just been so good to me ever since. I had grown up around church and had heard about Jesus from my parents but never realized there is a huge difference between knowing about Jesus and personally knowing Him. He opened my eyes to the reality of my sins and lost condition and miraculously saved me and radically changed my life. Since that time, He has grown me in so many ways and has done numerous incredible things in my life.

 I attended Trinity Baptist College and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Pastoral Theology. During my time at Trinity, I had the privilege to be the Student Body Chaplain as well as serve in the youth group for all four years. Upon graduation, I returned home to Columbus, Ohio where I continued serving at my church, Fellowship Baptist Church. During this time, God brought the most incredible and beautiful woman into my life, Taylor. She is the girl of my dreams and I still can’t believe she is my wife. We absolutely love serving Jesus together and are so excited to be leading the Gospel Light students and young adults! I enjoy listening to music, working out, all things superhero related, sports, trading card games, and watching movies.

Xavier Oney

Next Gen Pastor

Joshua Chapmon

Creative Director

I studied video broadcasting at Liberty University where I met my wife, Jenilee. We were both born and raised as PK’s. I was blessed to also be a MK in Johannesburg, South Africa for 15 years. Jeni and I have both served in ministry in some capacity since we were children and both accepted Jesus early in life. I was called to ministry when I was 17. I worked in the corporate video world for four years until I was hired as a video producer for a megachurch where I worked for eight years. The Lord then called us to Gospel Light in 2021. Jeni and I have been married since 2011 and have two wonderful children: our son, Judah and our daughter, Juniper Lynn!

 Our desire is to serve the local church in accordance with Scripture and help equip the saints for the work of ministry. My passion is to see Jesus glorified and reach others in the modern context through the use of the video medium, which can go further and faster in spreading the Gospel worldwide. I am also blessed to have my own video production business! Now while video communication is certainly a passion of mine and an impactful way to communicate, there is no substitute for sharing the Gospel through personal relationships and making disciples.

Jennifer Jenkins

Kids Light Director

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Greg Nichols

Financial Administrator/Elder

I am Greg Nichols. I was saved at the age of 18 on a teen outing, pursued not only by God but also my best friend, who ended up later becoming a pastor himself! I should have known then God was already working His plan for me. I have been teaching and preaching in children’s ministry since 2003. I have an amazing wife, Dodie, who supports and helps me in the ministry and our two amazing children, Savannah and Austin. I was self-employed for 17 years which allowed me the freedom to express my faith and spread the Gospel at any given time. I am now employed at Clemson University but still seek every opportunity to spread the Gospel and the love of Jesus Christ.

 My passions and hobbies continue to be taking care of my family, gardening, watching basketball, and loving the people around me. I was there at the very first Gospel Light meeting, where just three of us met in a garage! The story of our church began there and the hand of God has been on every gathering since. We here at Gospel Light will continue to spread the Gospel and love you no matter what. See you there! #ForTheChildren

Nathan Sellers

Pastor of Discipleship & Volunteers

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Danae Sellers

Administrative Assistant

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Elders

Brant Elrod

Elder

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Matt Chambers

Elder

I am Matt Chambers. My wife Jaime and I have three wonderful children: Caley, Abby, and Easton. My family and I came to Gospel Light in May of 2018. I was saved at a young age but really dedicated my life to serving the Lord later in life. I enjoy spending time with my family, watching my kids play sports, playing golf, and rooting for my Clemson Tigers. I have been serving on the safety team here at Gospel Light for many years. I have also worked at First Quality for over 10 years and am currently the Maintenance Manager. 

Chris Crumpton

Elder

I am Chris Crumpton. My wife Toy and I have six children in our blended family. Born and raised in Greenville, SC, I graduated from the Citadel in 1986. After serving on active duty in the US Army for 10 years, I returned to the upstate and began a career in information technology/cybersecurity. I am currently employed as a cybersecurity analyst for TTI (Ryobi). I have been a musician since the age of 13, primarily focused on the guitar. I enjoy serving on the worship team and have hosted Light Groups in our home.

I never knew what real peace and joy was until I began my relationship Jesus Christ later in life at the age of 43 – He changed everything! During the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic, Toy and I were led to Gospel Light in 2020 where we are grateful to be members of an authentic and Spirit-led body of Christ.

Rev. David Hirschman, Ph.D.  

Elder

I placed my faith in Jesus as my Savior in November of 1971 and have endeavored to live for Him since then. My wife Cheryl and I married in 1976 and are blessed to be parents to Tim and Ashlie, Jen and Josh, as well as grandparents to Judah and Juniper. We have been a ministry family for over 40 years. I have served as a church planting/senior pastor in Southern Maryland (1982-2005) and in graduate/post-graduate education (2005-present). My passions are theology, discipleship, leadership, and helping to develop spiritual mature men and women for Christ.

Caleb Noland

Elder

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Robert Hagfors

Elder

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Adrian Messer

Elder

My name is Adrian. I am a life-long South Carolinian. Raised in Liberty, SC, I was saved at the age of 8 during Bible School at Eastside Baptist Church in Liberty. Me, my wife April, and our daughter Carter have been at Gospel Light since it first began. I enjoy serving and helping to make decisions for the church. I was even one of the first elders to serve at Gospel Light! I consider it a privilege and honor to serve. I am just so amazed at all the wonderful things that God is doing in and through the people of Gospel Light.

Danae Sellers

Administrative Assistant

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