Our Team

 

Todd is the founding pastor of Waterlife Church, which started in 2012. He grew up in South Carolina, but moved to North Carolina in 1993. He is a graduate of BC High School, University of South Carolina and Gardner Webb University with a Master’s in Divinity. Todd’s personal mission, along with the mission of Waterlife Church, is to lead people into a knowing, growing, and going relationship with Jesus. He and his beautiful wife Becky have two adult children: Taylor and Jake, 1 granddaughter and two grandsons. Todd is an avid outdoorsman and loves to hike, bike, climb, skateboard, and surf.

Todd Braswell- Lead Pastor

todd@waterlifechurch.com

Kevin joined our staff as Discipleship Pastor in March 2025. He grew up in Florida and started his pastoral ministry there until moving to North Carolina in 2008. He graduated with his bachelor's degree from Trinity Baptist College and then he earned his master's degree from Liberty University with a concentration in discipleship. Kevin desires to see people come to Christ, grow in Christ, and find the joy of living on mission as His disciple striving to make other disciples for God's glory. He and his wife, Leah, have three children: Hayden, Skylar, and Peyton. Kevin loves sports (Go Gators!) and spending time with his family.

Kevin burns- Discipleship Pastor

kevin@waterlifechurch.com

Natalee has attended and served at Waterlife Church since 2020, but she officially joined our staff in June 2021. Natalee is married to Chris and together, they have one son and three dogs. Natalee enjoys serving at the church, listening to leadership podcasts and worship music, thrift shopping, and spending time with her many family members.

Natalee phillips- admin, host team, socials

natalee@waterlifechurch.com

Ethan has attended and served at Waterlife Church since its start in 2012, but he officially joined our staff in May 2020. Ethan is married to Ally and together, they have one son and two dogs. Ethan enjoys all things family ministry, music, thrift shopping, hiking, and trying unique snacks!

Ethan swanson- Waterlife kids director

ethan@waterlifechurch.com

Lauren has attended and served at Waterlife Church since 2016, but she officially joined our staff in May 2023. Lauren has a true passion for children, safety, structure and strategy- which makes her the perfect fit for this role! Lauren also leads our Young Adults life group. In her spare time, Lauren enjoys gardening, hiking, golfing, and spending time with her family.

Lauren Robertson- WLK Operations

Andy holds a Ph.D. in Biblical Studies and brings a robust biblical theology to our church’s worship and adoration. He is convinced that Worship Music should be thoroughly saturated in biblical truth as we sing the whole story of scripture, from Adam to Jesus, which tells the great story of redemption. Andy holds a M.Div. and Th.M. from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and a Ph.D. from Columbia Biblical Seminary. Both he and his wife, Jalissa, serve on the worship team of Waterlife!

Andy Messick- Worship Pastor

andy@waterlifechurch.com

Mark has attended and served at Waterlife Church for 9 years, but he officially joined our staff in January 2021. Mark has a Bachelor's in Psychology and Master's in Business Administration, both from Gardner-Webb University. Mark is married to Sonya and they have two adult sons, one daughter-in-law, one very large bulldog, and two cats. Mark enjoys hiking, craft projects, and spending time with family.

Mark Gragg- Production Director

Angie has attended Waterlife Church for many years, but she officially joined our staff in February 2022. Angie is married to Brian and they have one adult child together. Angie enjoys spending time with her family and friends and listening to music!

Angie Schuermann- Custodial Staff

Joshua joined Waterlife as our Next-Gen Pastor in October 2025. He grew up in Hartsville, South Carolina, and later moved to Columbia to graduate from the University of South Carolina with his B.A. in Religious Studies. During this time, and after, Joshua served as a youth pastor and interim lead pastor for several years in the Columbia area with a primary focus on students. He most recently served in the Aiken, South Carolina area as the Next-Gen Pastor to oversee the children’s and student ministries. His heart for ministry is to see this next generation of children, students, and young adults recognize how they’ve been equipped for the Kingdom so that they have the passion to be on the “frontline” of the mission field instead of the sideline. Joshua enjoys spending time with family, his Australian-Shepherd Reba, motorcycle riding, hiking, and playing guitar.

Joshua helms- next gen pastor

joshua@waterlifechurch.com

Kelly has attended and served at Waterlife Church since its start in 2012, but she officially joined our staff in July 2015. Kelly has a Master of Arts in Church Leadership with a focus in Student Ministry. She loves helping families develop skills to grow their faith. Kelly is married to James and together, they have two wonderful children. Kelly enjoys spending time with family at the beach and supporting her kids in all they do!

Kelly McIntyre- Waterlife Kids Coordinator

kelly@waterlifechurch.com

Kenny has attended and served at Waterlife Church since 2013, but he officially joined our staff in March 2024. Kenny is married to Tyra and they have four awesome children together! Kenny enjoys all things baseball, Sundrop, and hanging out with his wife and kids!

Kenny Dotson- Youth Pastor

kenny@waterlifechurch.com

Daniel has served at Waterlife Church for many years, but he officially joined our staff in November 2023. Daniel is married to his awesome wife, Haley. Daniel enjoys writing music, playing guitar, playing drums, playing video games, and hanging out with his wife!

Daniel Turner- Worship Tech Director

daniel@waterlifechurch.com

Terri has attended Waterlife Church for many years, but she officially joined our staff in February 2022. Terri is married to Ronnie and they have three adult children together. Terri enjoys spending time with her family and thrift shopping!

Terri Perkins- Custodial Staff