SCBaptist Convention leadership is excited to announce Dr. Brian Saxon, pastor of Second Baptist Church Lancaster, SC, as the Team Leader for the Convention’s newly formed Shepherd Team. He will officially begin his work with the Convention May 15, 2024. As the Shepherd Team Leader, he will supervise all Convention personnel and strategies relating to pastoral leadership, care, networking, and development. This will include young pastor engagement, church revitalization efforts, co-vocational pastor resourcing, pastor mentorships, pastor and wife ministries, interim and church transition strategies, and more. 

Brian served on co-vocational and full-time pastoral staff at churches in Greenwood and Belton, SC before becoming the Senior Pastor of Second Baptist Church Lancaster in 2007. Under his leadership the church has experienced a refreshing season of growth and health. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Clemson University, a Master of Divinity from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry in Expository Preaching from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Brian has served on various committees and boards for the South Carolina Baptist Convention and local associations through the years. He and his wife Lesley have two adult daughters, Andrea and Abigail.