Ledena received Christ as her Savior at the age of seven, and was baptized by her father. She has a passion for children and senior saints and loves to connect the two groups to mutually benefit the other. She is a native of the area, having been born in Conway, and lives in the south Conway community. Ledena has two daughters, Courtney and Brooke. She has a passion for leading children to Christ and seeing the lost come to know Him as their personal Saviour and Lord. She loves music and working with Child Evangelism Fellowship with the Good News Club ministry.
Meet The Staff
Rev. Jamey Collins, Senior Pastor
Jamey has been in full-time ministry since 1998 and he became the pastor of Jamestown in 2014. He is a native of South Carolina and is a graduate of North Greenville University. He is the lucky husband to Paula and the father of 3 awesome boys Noah, Nickolas, and Cooper. He loves music, golf, and the South Carolina Gamecocks but his real joy comes from seeing someone come to know Christ.
Email: preacherjamey@gmail.com
Evan Carr
Student Pastor
Evan loves Jesus. His walk with Christ started when he was very young and has grown strong and mature over the years. His heart at Jamestown is to engage our students with who Jesus is, and allow Jesus to transform their lives. He graduated from Liberty University in 2020 and in his off time he likes to play Soccer and play video games.
Matthew Hardee
Worship Pastor
Matthew is a native of South Carolina spending his entire life in Horry County. Matt’s walk with Christ began when he was 13. He is a Student of Coastal Carolina University pursuing a B.A. in music education. Matt has sung and played piano in many churches in Horry County. At Jamestown his main goal is to see people join the choir and express their love for Christ by using artistic talents. My joy comes from seeing the power music has to change lives, and bring people together for Christ. On his time off he enjoys racquetball and playing piano.
Melissa Norris
Ministry Assistant
Melissa works part time in the church office serving staff, church members and others by providing assistance with any administrative matters. Melissa is a native of Horry County and graduated from Aynor High School and Horry-Georgetown Technical College. She and her husband have two children and six grandchildren. She is an active member of Juniper Bay Baptist Church and enjoys traveling, camping and spending time with her wonderful family.
Lynn Smith
Financial Specialist
Lynn works in the church office providing assistance with the church finances. She is married to Bobby. They have two grown daughters and one grandson. Lynn and her husband are active members of Juniper Bay Baptist Church where they serve in many different areas. You can find Lynn on Facebook.
Jamey Collins
Senior Pastor
Thank you so much for taking the time to look around our website. We want this to serve as a "front door" to our church and its ministries. After seeing the wonderful programs and ministries we use to equip and edify His people, I hope you will prayerfully consider a visit! Once you are here I am sure you will feel welcome by the people and more importantly fed by His Spirit as we worship and serve together. Please follow up through the contact page with any questions you may have and if you let us know you are coming we will be looking for you!