Rev. Kendrick L. Johnson, Administrative Pastor
Reverend Kendrick L. Johnson is an anointed preacher, teacher and singer. He acknowledged his call to preach the Gospel in 2003 while leading campus ministries at Clemson University.
He was officially licensed as a Minister of the Gospel at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church in September of 2008. In October of 2010, he was ordained; and at that time, he was installed as the Pastor of Youth and Family Services at Covenant Harvest Church, Greer SC. Reverend Johnson currently serves as the Administrative Pastor of the Beulah Christian Fellowship Church in Fountain Inn, SC
Reverend Johnson is a native of Florence South Carolina. He and his wife Latrice currently reside in Greenwood South Carolina. Reverend Johnson is a Graduate of Clemson University, where he received a dual Bachelor of Science Degree in Agricultural and Applied Economics and Community and Economic Development. A man of education, Reverend Johnson has also completed post-baccalaureate studies at Thomas Edison State University and Erskine Theological Seminary.
As an Evangelist, Reverend Johnson travels extensively preaching the Gospel. He is known for his practical and dynamic teaching style which helps people apply the timeless truths of Scripture to their everyday lives. Understating the complexity of transition; he uses his testimony in conjunction with the Word of God to inspire, encourage and equip people from all walks of life. His desire is to see individuals understating and walking out their divine purpose. Drawing from Isaiah 61:1 Reverend Johnson recognizes his call to preach the Gospel to all mankind. Preaching with authority, passion and clarity, Reverend Johnson is the vessel used by God to bring about healing for the hurting; restoration for the
broken and salvation to all mankind.
Rev. James W. Nesbitt,Sr., MCM, Founding Senior Pastor
Pastor James Nesbitt is a native of Greer, South Carolina. He is a member of the South Carolina State University Class of 1980, receiving a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Education. He is also a graduate of North Greenville University class of 2008; receiving a Master of Christian Ministry. Pastor Nesbitt is a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. He is the Visionary and Founder of Beulah Christian Fellowship Baptist Church. Beulah was birthed on May 6, 2007 in what was a former elementary school. It would relocate to its second location in August of 2007 and remained there until June of 2008. Pastor Nesbitt, after much prayer was led by God to exercise a mighty act of faith. Beulah entered into a contract to purchase a 10,000 SF warehouse and renovated it after only one and a half years. On the 3rd Sunday of October 2008, Beulah moved into its former location. But, God was not done amazing us, in February 2017 the location at 1017 Mauldin Road was sold and Beulah purchased the present facility and after a major renovation moved in on the 3rd Sunday of June 2017.
Pastor Nesbitt is also an entrepreneur, he is the former owner of Unique Automotive Car Sales, in Greer, S.C. and Beulah Auto Sales, in Fountain Inn, S.C. Pastor Nesbitt lives by the belief that “An act of faith precedes an act of God”! Pastor Nesbitt has held and holds many positions. He is the former Chairman of Rainbow Push; Greenville Chapter, Chairman of PUA (Pastors United for Action), and a member of the Baptist Ministers’ Fellowship of Greenville to name a few. Beulah has continued to grow spiritually, physically and financially under the anointed preaching and teaching of our Pastor. Planting Beulah has been a very challenging process. It is with humble gratitude for continued favor that he gives God all the glory and honor due Him. Previously he pastored Garrison Chapel Baptist Church; Tryon, N.C. for five years, and Shady Grove Baptist Church; Pelzer, S.C. for nine years. His leadership allowed both ministries to flourish and expand their capacity for kingdom building. Beulah is a member of The Reedy River Baptist Association and the SC E&M Baptist Convention. Pastor Nesbitt has been married to Blondell Nesbitt for 42 years and from that union they have three children, Ashley and husband Kennyatta who is employed by the Federal Government, and reside in Virginia; Dr. Amberly, MD and husband Rich Winley residing in Smyrna Georgia; and James Jr., resides in Nashville, Tennessee with his wife Tiara and is also employed by the Federal Government. They are also the proud grandparents of four grandchildren, whom they love to life!
Minister Michelle D. Rice, Minister of Worship
Minister Michelle D. Rice is a native born of Greenville, SC and a product of the Greenville County School System. She is the eldest daughter of the late Deacon Tyrone and Betty Townes of Belle Meade in Greenville,SC. She is the administrative secretary for the Emergency Services Department of Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital.
Minister Michelle D. Rice preached her initial sermon in November 2006 and after a year of faithful service received her ministerial license to preach in November 2007 at Mt. Sinai World Outreach Ministry under the leadership of Bishop Terry McCaskill, Sr. In February 2013, she was also duly recognized as a Minister of the Gospel by Bishop Randy Borders and the Harvest Church Ministries International, Inc. Minister Rice has served as a minister of music, a youth minister, and a youth choir director for many years. She has also served in outreach ministry at Shepherd’s Gate Shelter for women and children as well as Leath Correctional Institution.
Presently, she serves as the Minister of Worship at Beulah Christian Fellowship in Fountain Inn, SC under the pastoral leadership of Rev. James W. Nesbitt, Sr. In this capacity she is responsible for overseeing the liturgy and flow of service in conjunction with the ministries that operate weekly during worship to ensure all things are done in decency and in order. Minister Rice is a passionate praise and worship leader seeking to set the atmosphere conductive for God’s presence to manifest and God’s people freedom to express themselves freely in the presence of God. She’s known as a singer, a choir directress, a preacher, an evangelist, a teacher, a prayer warrior, and an armor bearer, but most of all the supportive wife of Deacon Andre Rice. She is the proud mother of three adult children, Cameron (Tanasha) Townes, Jasmine Poole, and Anthony (Breana) Poole. She is also affectionately known as GiGi to her two adorable grandsons-Jayden and Nathan Townes and one granddaughter- Jordyn Poole to whom she loves dearly.
Minister Michelle D. Rice was recently recognized by the Reedy River Missionary Baptist Association and the Beulah Christian Fellowship Church with a distinguished Clergy Award for her service and sacrifice for the advancement of the Kingdom of God in her local and personal ministries.
Minister Rice is a follower of Jesus Christ saved by grace, filled with the Holy Ghos, and is a voice that’s anointed for this season.
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25 not forsaking our meeting together [as believers for worship and instruction], as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more [faithfully] as you see the day [of Christ’s return] approaching.
16Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts.
19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”