“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 25 years to Karly, they have two sons and a daughter, Kaden, Blaise and Saylor Grace. 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 16 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.  

ADDITIONAL PASTORAL TEAM

Cody Quinn

students and Connections 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.

Jim and Cathy Amendolia

Pastoral Team For Care and Prayer

Jim and Cathy are wise and warm servant-leaders to individuals and families with Christ. Natives of Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia, they have lived and served throughout the United States. A retired Lieutenant Colonel of the U.S. Marine Corps and former V.P. in the commercial management sector, Jim holds a B.G.S. in History from George Washington University, a M.A. in Military Art and Science from the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, a M.B.A. from Webster University, a M.Div. from Reformed Theological Seminary, and a D.Min. from Phoenix Seminary. A faithful friend and partner in ministry with Jim, Cathy holds a M.A. in Counseling from Reformed Theological Seminary. Together they have served in the inner-city to the suburbs, with the young and to the old. High school sweethearts, they have been married for over 50 years and have three grown children, a son and two daughters. Jim and Cathy are graciously serving ONE Fellowship in a voluntary leadership capacity and delighted to help raise up future generations of servant-leaders in Christ.

OUR STAFF TEAM

KATIE HYMAN

DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION AND 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.

ALli Huggins

Students Coordinator

Alli is enthusiastic, idealistic, and aims to always leave people better than she found them. She loves traveling and learning about other cultures and languages and has a passion for showing the love of Christ in action. Alli was raised in Mount Pleasant and has been at ONE Fellowship since 2016. She graduated from Charleston Southern University with degrees in Sociology and Psychology and a minor in Spanish and also earned a Masters in Criminal Justice. Alli believes that no matter where you are in life, you can inject ministry into your work environment, and therefore hopes that having her first job out of college in vocational ministry will prepare her to bring Christ into all her future professional endeavors. Alli is ecstatic to serve as the Students Coordinator at ONE Fellowship and cannot wait to see and support what God has in store for the youth of our church community.

RACHEL LESSARD

DiRECTOR OF ONE 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. 

Taylor Skorik

Discipleship COORDINATOR

Taylor loves seeing how God brings our community together and is excited to be a part of it. She is originally from the Midwest, has been on the move for the last couple of years, and has now settled in Charleston. Taylor has a degree in Marketing from the University of St. Thomas and has spent her professional career as a Marketing and Development Coordinator for nonprofit organizations. As Discipleship Coordinator, Taylor is excited to use her energy and experience to serve the One Fellowship family!

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.

2024 Board of Stewards

2024 Network of Advisors