Our Pastors and Leadership Team
At One Hope, our pastors really believe in the in the call to pastor people. The Biblical image of this is shepherding. This doesn't mean lording it over people but caring for people, praying over the body, building relationships with people, and helping equip them to be all God has called them to become. It's a calling and a way of life. Each of our pastors teach, but they also pray, love, counsel, and work hard to care for the people of One Hope. ,
Steven Borders - Lead Pastor
Steven Borders is the lead pastor of One Hope Community Church. He and his wife Sherry have called Fort Mill home for over 15 years.
As Fort Mill began to grow, Steven sensed a call from God to plant a healthy, gospel-centered church in the area. He believed Fort Mill needed more local churches to meet the growth and to care uniquely for people. He wanted to plant a church where people could be seen, known and loved. This led him to plant One Hope.
Steven holds a Master of Divinity (M.Div.) from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He has served in the local church for many years in a variety of roles ranging from young families ministry to outreach coordination to leading small groups and Bible studies. He serves as One Hope's primary teacher.
Ronnie Barnes - Missions & Men's Ministry
Ronnie Barnes came to faith in college and has spent his life since pursuing the spread of the Gospel. He and his wife Heather spent 13 years as missionaries in Thailand before returning to the U.S. Ronnie now serves as a missionary mobilizer with Mesa Global. He helps equip others to take the Gospel to unreached peoples around the world.
Ronnie holds a degree in Biblical Studies from Columbia International University in Columbia, SC. He is passionate about mobilizing and sending people on cross-cultural missions.
Ronnie and Heather have three adult children. Ronnie is also passionate about discipleship. At One Hope, he leads Men's Ministry and brings a passion for discipleship and global mission to everything he does. His desire is to see the Gospel take root not just in far-off nations, but right here in the Fort Mill area.
Derrick Bucy - Teacher / Elder
Derrick Bucy has lived in Fort Mill for over 20 years. He and his wife Lisa raised four boys here, and they are now proud grandparents. He and Lisa have helped plant a number of churches over the course of their lives.
Derrick has served as a pastor and church planter in the Fort Mill and York County area. Today, Derrick works as an engineer by trade, but dedicates time to preaching and shepherding God's people.
His heart is to see the local church serve the needs of people in their community. It's why he preaches with so much application.
Rooted in Fort Mill
At One Hope, we believe in the power of being faithfully present. In a world that doesn't always feel consistent and rooted, we wanted a church that pursued community and called people to love this community for the long run. So we planted a church out of the conviction that our town needed more healthy, gospel-centered local churches. Fort Mill has seen a lot of growth over the past decade. With that growth comes a need for more churches. We need churches where people can belong, be known, and grow in their faith.
The church isn't just a place to attend. It's a place where you belong. People's lives overlap as a community that cares for one another. Our aim isn't to grow large but to grow deep. We are a community whose lives are oriented around God, his people, and his purpose.
If you're new to Fort Mill or looking for a church home, we'd love for you to visit us and meet our team in person.
Frequently asked questions
Is One Hope Community Church a new church in Fort Mill?
Yes. One Hope is a church plant. We're a growing congregation committed to being a healthy gospel presence in our community. We join alongside many other churches in the belief that our area needs more local churches where people can be known.
What denomination is One Hope Community Church?
One Hope is a non-denominational church. We hold to historic Christian faith. We believe the Bible is God's word and take it seriously. Our aim is to make and equip disciples who do the works of the ministry. Many of us been part of Presbyterian, Baptist, and Non-denominational backgrounds. Learn more on our about us page.
Who is the pastor of One Hope Fort Mill?
Each of our elders serve in a pastoral role. The Bible often uses the term shepherd, elder, and pastor interchangeably. For this reason, we see each elder as a pastor. That said, our primary pastor is Steven Borders. We believe in a plurality of elders as a Biblical model for leading a church. While one elder teaches more frequently on Sunday, each elder serves to teach, lead and shepherd the church.
Where does One Hope Church meet in Fort Mill?
We meet at the Baxter Close YMCA in Fort Mill. You can head to our Plan Your Visit page for current service times and location details.
How can I get in touch with the pastoral team?
The best way to reach us is by email at info@onehopefortmill.com.