St. David's Staff and Church Leadership

  • Senior Pastor - Rev. Gregory S. Brown

    The Rev. Gregory S. Brown, or Pastor Greg, as he prefers to be called, is a native of Greenwood, SC. He graduated from Lander University in 2009 with a degree in music and received his Masters of Divinity from Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary of Lenior Rhyne University in 2013. He has been in the Army National Guard since 2005 where he serves as a chaplain in addition to his parish responsibilities. 


    Pastor Greg was ordained on July 27, 2013 and spent his first three years in ministry as Associate Pastor of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Fairport, NY, and then spent three years in Hickory, NC, as pastor of St. Stephen's Lutheran Church before coming to St. David in June of 2019. 


    Pastor Greg and his wife Leah, a registered nurse, were married on January 9, 2010, and have three children: Jackson and Reagan were born in 2013, and Tucker in 2019. He enjoys college football (Go Gamecocks!), golf, music, good food, wine, craft beer, and music.

  • Associate Pastor - Rev. Madison Chelberg

    Pastor Madison Chelberg (she/her) is a born-and-raised Minnesotan. She received a B.S. from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (2014) and a specialized M.Div. in children, youth, and family ministries from Luther Seminary in St. Paul, MN (2018). Pastor Madison was ordained on September 15, 2018 and spent the first six years of her ministry serving in her first call as the Pastor of Faith Formation at St. Olaf Lutheran church in Austin, MN. She was called to St. David in July 2024.


    Pastor Madison is married to Max, a mechanical engineer, and together they have two kids, Colby and Nora.


    Pastor Madison's favorite Bible story is the story of the Ethiopian eunuch (Acts 8:26-40) and in her spare time you can find her exploring a park with her kids, cross stitching, or re-watching The Office, Parks and Rec, or any of the Harry Potter movies.

  • Director of Music & Organist - Dr. Al Roberts

    Dr. Al Roberts is Director of Music and Organist at St. David. He also directs the Jubilate Bell Choir and our instrumental ensembles, and writes a monthly column, "Worship Notes," for our newsletter. His hymn arrangements are used for worship, and his compositions for organ, piano, choir, and instruments have been published by Augsburg Fortress and Shawnee Press.


    Dr. Roberts is a graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Music. He and his wife, Frances, have two sons.

  • Choir Director - Otto Hage

    Otto Hage is a native of Cheraw, SC. A graduate of Newberry College with a Bachelor of Music Education Degree, Mr. Hage has studied horn with Lavon Bazemore and composition with Bill Long. He began his teaching career at Marion High School in Marion, SC. While Director of Bands at Marion High School, Mr. Hage led the bands to several superior ratings at state and regional festivals and contests. During that time he also served as Director of Choirs and Music at Macedonia Lutheran Church.


    From there, Mr. Hage served as Director of Bands at Pelion High School and began serving as Choir Director here at St. David Lutheran Church.


    In 2020, Mr. Hage became Director of Bands at White Knoll High School. He continues serving here at St. David and is an active arranger and performer, appearing on stage with the Columbia Concert Band and his own band, Civil Remedy.


    Otto and his wife, Deana, have one daughter and two sons.

  • Parish Administrator - GLoria Miller

    Gloria Miller has served as Parish Administrator of St. David Lutheran Church since July of 1986.

    She was born in Columbia, SC, graduated from Eau Claire High School, attended Columbia College and USC in the summer sessions, and Winthrop College for three years.


    Gloria and her husband, Lindsay, have a daughter and son-in law, Suzanne and Clint Chassereau and one granddaughter, Avery. Gloria enjoys walking, reading, painting, and photography.

Congregation Council Leaders

St. David's congregation council is responsible for the ministry of this congregation. Elected by the congregation, they serve three year terms. This dedicated group of volunteers oversees the church, its financial well-being, as well as serving in worship leadership and visiting homebound members.


2024 Council Members:

  • Josh Temples, President
  • Danny Shull, Vice President
  • Lynette Brantley, Secretary
  • Drew Laughlan, Treasurer
  • Lenny Bugay, Financial Secretary
  • Carter Jeffcoat, Youth Representative
  • Elizabeth Bickley

  • Gary Dooley

  • Nate Hendrix
  • Tricia Hood
  • Brad Sox
  • Susan Miller
  • Robbie Ruple
  • Charles Schumpert
  • Barry Stricklin