Ministry Directors
Fairview department Directors spend countless hours in behind the scene tasks in fulfilling their calling.
Most of the time this goes unnoticed. What you will see is the love for their work, the devotion to detail.
What drives people to perform like this? We believe its the love of their Lord and Savior.
Sandra Reed, Weekday Preschool Director
Sandra Holden Reed has served as Weekday Preschool Director at Fairview since August of 1991. Her primary responsibilities include directing the Kindergarten and Mother’s Day Out programs. Sandra graduated from Clemson University in 1971. She received a Masters in Guidance and Counseling from Clemson in 1974. Prior to her current job at Fairview, Sandra taught Three and Four Year Kindergarten at Fairview from 1985 to 1991. She also taught math and served as a counselor in public schools.
Sandra grew up in Clemson, SC. She and her husband Eddie have one daughter, Alicia.
Contact Sandra at 864-877-1881 or by email at
Michelle Deaton, Children's Ministries Director
Michelle Deaton grew up in Danville, Virginia. She attended college at the University of Richmond and received her MDiv from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. She also graduated from Converse College in 2003 with an Ed.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy. For the past 12 years she has served in ministry positions in North Carolina and South Carolina in the areas of education, youth and children. Her husband, Todd, is managing editor of the Baptist Courier and they have two children, Laura and Caleb. She enjoys reading, having fun with her family, celebrating holidays, and watching the Andy Griffith Show!
The Children’s Ministry of Fairview Baptist is dedicated to partnering with families as they lay a spiritual foundation for their children which will help lead every child into a relationship with God through Jesus Christ. We believe children matter to God and our goal is to also provide a vibrant, loving place for them to grow spiritually. Our children are part of the ALLSTARS team. The name ALLSTARS comes from the goals and purpose of the children’s ministry here at Fairview:
Our children’s ministry exists to:
Share Christ with the children of our community, to Teach them how to follow the ways of Christ, to help them Advance in their spiritual maturity and Recognize their spiritual gifts and to also
Support parents in their roles as children’s faithtrainers.
We choose a variety of activities and opportunities to reach and teach our ALLSTARS:
Sunday Bible Study
Bible Skills, Drills and Thrills
Wednesday Night Mission Groups (RA’s and GA’s)
Wednesday Night Children’s Choirs
Family Matters Seminars (Parenting/Spiritual Training)
Field Trips and Fellowships Every Month
Adventure Zone (Special adventure-oriented activities)
Vacation Bible School
Summer Day Camp (1 Week)
Fall Festival
Much More
Contact Michelle at 864-877-1881 or by email at
Mrs. Diane T. Vaughn, Preschool Ministries Director
Diane Vaughn has served as Director of Preschool Ministries since February 2000. She is responsible for all activities involving preschool children at Fairview including nursery. Diane attended Winthrop College and Droughns Business College. She has worked in the banking industry and has worked as a Preschool weekday teacher at Fairview since September 1991.
Diane believes the preschool ministry is vital to laying a Godly foundation in a young child's life. Her goal is to give the children that foundation. She is always searching for new ways to spark the children's interest in learning about our Lord.
Diane grew up in Greer, SC and attended Fairview. She and her husband Winford have a daughter Jennifer.
Contact Diane at 864-877-1881 or by email at
Dean Hawkins, Activities Director
Dean Hawkins has served as Director of Activities since June 2002. He is responsible for overseeing all ministries associated with activities such as softball, basketball, church socials, family trips, etc. Dean received his Associates degree from North Greenville College and his Bachelors of Science degree from Cumberland College in Williamsburg, Kentucky. He is Processing Sales Manager at Siskin Steel in Spartanburg.
Dean is also the President of Upstate Church Sports which oversees the Wade Hampton Church Basketball League with over 260 teams ranging from ages K-5 to adults.
Dean grew up in Mauldin, SC. Dean and Jane,his wife, have three children, a daughter Briley 15, and two sons, Elliott 12 and Clayton 11.
Contact Dean at 864-877-9869 or by email at
