Meet The Staff

Dr. Brian Sherwood
Senior Pastor
Brian Sherwood is the Senior Pastor at First Baptist Church. He and his wife, Dorothy, met at Seminary in Texas and have two beautiful children. Before sensing a call to full-time ministry, Brian worked in the wholesale gift industry for eight years. Prior to coming to First Baptist in October 2015, Brian served as Pastor in Bluffton, SC and as Associate Pastor in Glenn Heights, TX. His formal education includes a Doctor of Ministry from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, a Master of Divinity with Biblical Languages from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Kennesaw State University.
Favorite Book of the Bible: Philippians
Life Verse: Matthew 19:26; Luke 1:37
Currently Reading: "Who Moved My Pulpit?" by Thom Rainer;
"The Knowledge of the Holy" by AW Tozer
Hobbies: Coffee, Playing with my children, Collecting sports pocket schedules, Music trivia, Rooting for the Dallas Cowboys, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, the Oklahoma Sooners, and the Atlanta Braves.
You can contact Brian here.
Follow him on Twitter: @BrianTSherwood
Favorite Book of the Bible: Philippians
Life Verse: Matthew 19:26; Luke 1:37
Currently Reading: "Who Moved My Pulpit?" by Thom Rainer;
"The Knowledge of the Holy" by AW Tozer
Hobbies: Coffee, Playing with my children, Collecting sports pocket schedules, Music trivia, Rooting for the Dallas Cowboys, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, the Oklahoma Sooners, and the Atlanta Braves.
You can contact Brian here.
Follow him on Twitter: @BrianTSherwood

Rev. Jeff Sifford
Associate Pastor of Worship
Jeff Sifford is the Associate Pastor of Worship. He and his wife Carolyn actively served two churches in Hartsville, SC from 1980-2003 before coming to Darlington. Since 2003 they have been blessed by the Lord with the opportunity to minister at FBC Darlington. Carolynn is the church pianist, sings in the choir and the Ladies Ensemble.
Before coming to Hartsville and Darlington, Jeff served his home church in Salisbury, NC for two years. He graduated from East Rowan High School and Piedmont University in Winston Salem, NC (BM) with a major in Bible/voice and minor in piano. Jeff has been active in various groups: Palmetto Mastersingers, Hartsville Civic Chorale, Hartsville Community Players, Hartsville Community Concerts, Florence Men’s Chorale and has ministered in various churches (banquets, revivals, weddings, funerals) and social events in the Pee Dee of South Carolina.
Favorite Hymn: Like a River Glorious
Favorite Place to eat (in the Pee Dee): Webster's in Mullins
Favorite Contemporary Praise Song: Come Thou Fount, Come Thou King
Favorite Pastimes: Playing the organ and getting my hands dirty while gardening (probably a “left-over” from growing up on the dairy farm).
You can contact Jeff here.
Before coming to Hartsville and Darlington, Jeff served his home church in Salisbury, NC for two years. He graduated from East Rowan High School and Piedmont University in Winston Salem, NC (BM) with a major in Bible/voice and minor in piano. Jeff has been active in various groups: Palmetto Mastersingers, Hartsville Civic Chorale, Hartsville Community Players, Hartsville Community Concerts, Florence Men’s Chorale and has ministered in various churches (banquets, revivals, weddings, funerals) and social events in the Pee Dee of South Carolina.
Favorite Hymn: Like a River Glorious
Favorite Place to eat (in the Pee Dee): Webster's in Mullins
Favorite Contemporary Praise Song: Come Thou Fount, Come Thou King
Favorite Pastimes: Playing the organ and getting my hands dirty while gardening (probably a “left-over” from growing up on the dairy farm).
You can contact Jeff here.