"Pastor Mac" gave his heart to the Lord at the age of Seven in a service at Free Will Baptist Bible Church in Florence, S. C. (Rev. Kenny Baxley was the speaker). Soon after this his family moved to the Effingham community and "Pastor Mac" and his family became active members of Lebanon FWB Church. He served in many capacities in the church including helping with the Youth, teaching Sunday School Classes, and serving on the Church Board before the Lord called him into the ministry in January of 2007. "Pastor Mac" was helping his father with a thriving business and the promise of stable financial success when God called him into the ministry. His calling involved great personal sacrifice for he and his family but he has a great burden for the people of Lebanon FWB Church and the surrounding community and he knew he needed to submit to God's call on his life. His goal is to show the people of this community the wonderful difference that can take place in their life and in their home when they make a genuine commitment to Trust Jesus Christ as their Savior and then follow Christian Principles in their daily life.
"Pastor Mac" is married to the lovely Mrs. Leslie and they have 3 children (Mackie, Avery, Ella Claire). His family is greatly supportive of his ministry and give him constant reminders of the need of teaching Christian values and Biblical principles in a society that needs to hear a clear voice from God.
Assistant Pastor Mike Jones
2007 -2008 Lebanon FWB Church Officers and Teachers
Superintendent Mac Atkinson, Sr/Jimmy Allen
Sunday School Secretary Marsha Matthews/Kathy Ward
Cradle Roll (0 to walk) Melissa Hildreth/ Angela Hicks
Nursery (walk to 3) Becky Turner/ Stephanie Caldwell
Pre-School (4 to 5) Erin Atkinson/ Sherry Eaddy
Primary (6-8) Michelle Driggers/ Paula Jones
Junior (9-11) Jason Smith/ Nathan Saverance
Young Teens (12-14) Doug Floyd/ Brian Hicks
Teens (15-18) Todd Browder/ Chad Allen
Young Adults Allen Coker/ Mac Atkinson, Jr
Adult 1 A.C. Allen/ Charles Gray
Adult 2 (Elect their own teachers)
New Converts Mike Jones/Mac Atkinson, Jr
Wednesday Evening Leaders and Teachers
Adults Mike Jones/Mac Atkinson, Jr
Teens (15-18) Joe Turner/Brian Hicks
Young Teens(12-14) Tracy Saverance/Nathan Saverance
Junior Class (9-11) Rita Cameron/ Mandi Allen
Primary (6-8) Judy Allen/A C Allen
Pre-school (4-5) Connie Driggers/ Debbie Allen
Nursery (walk to 3 years) Tammy Browder/ Martha Coker
Musicians Gail Dotson/Judy Allen/ Rita Cameron
Youth Leader Mac Atkinson Sr.
Teen Activities Coordinators Todd / Tammy Browder
Adult Activities Coordinators Gail Dotson
Junior Activities Coordinators Chad/Mandi Allen
Clerk Kathy Ward
Treasurer Charles Gray/ Amanda Smith
Building Superintendent Andy Ward
VBS Leader Leslie Atkinson
Special Occasions:
Harvest Festival Jean Allen/Bert Allen/ Sherry Eaddy
Valentine Banquet Libby Jordan/Amanda Smith / Rita Cameron
Special Need Food Gloria Jean Oakley
Youth Easter Activities Elaine Vaught
Board Members:
Mac Atkinson, Sr
Charles Gray
A.C. Allen
Joe Turner
Brian Hicks
Jimmy Allen
Todd Browder
Youth/Benevolent Fund Brian Hicks
Flower Coordinator Debbie Allen (Sanctuary/Foyer. Also Christmas and Easter Decorations)
Children’s Church (6-9) Coordinator Becky Turner
Head Usher Jason Smith
Ushers James Owens
Andy Ward
Doug Floyd
Furman Allen
Michael Eaddy
Wade Caldwell
Lloyd Smith
Glenn Vaught
Junior Ushers Garrett Driggers
Zayne Allen
Spencer Allen
Zackary Browder
Stephen Turner
Trustees Davis Allen
Gregg Driggers
Nathan Saverance
Michael Eaddy
Mike Hildreth
Furman Allen
Ronnie Dotson
Wade Caldwell
Glenn Vaught
Nursery Co-ordinator Melissa Hildreth/ Angela Hicks
Music Director A.C. Allen
Christmas Play Director Gail Dotson
Toddler Church Director Becky Turner
Sound Technicians Mike Hildreth/Wade Caldwell/ Nathan Saverance/ Brian Hicks
Sunday Evening Patch-the-Pirate
(Age 6-9) Elaine Stone /
(Age 2-5) Melissa Hildreth/Angela Hicks