Dr. Ronald D. Vaughan, Interim Pastor

Dr. Ronald D. Vaughan became Greenlawn’s Interim Pastor in September 2024. He is a native of Greenville, SC and is a graduate of Furman University (B.A.) and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (M.Div. and D.Min.). “Dee,” as he is known to most people, has served as a student minister, a campus ministry intern, a hospital chaplain, a fire department chaplain, and served five different congregations as Senior Pastor. He is the author of seven books on topics as diverse as depression and The Andy Griffith Show and has written Bible study and devotional resources for Baptist publishers. Dee has been an adjunct professor at North Greenville and Anderson Universities.

Dee is married to Linda, a native of Gaffney and a graduate of Furman University. Linda teaches adult education for Lexington County Schools, working primarily with GED students. The Vaughans are parents of three children. Elizabeth Davison is a special education teacher, pastor’s wife, and mother of Liam, Creighton, and Josiah. She and her husband, Josh, live in Gaffney, SC. Josh and his wife, Jen, are physical therapists and parents of Juliana and James. Andrew lives in Columbia and works as a Loan Officer for a local credit union.

Preaching is Dee’s passion. He loves to present messages in unique and creative ways. You might see him wearing a backpack full of rocks, carrying a piece of rope, or portraying a Biblical character. He enjoys playing the guitar and banjo, occasionally writes music, often makes terrible puns, and loves to coach people who are seeking a more abundant life in Christ. He loves pastoral ministry because “I have a front-row seat to see God do amazing things.”

Hydrick Gass, Minister of Music
Hydrick Gass is a Renaissance man who loves God and ministry. He came to Greenlawn as a trumpet player in September 2016 and was elevated to Minister of Music in July 2021. Hydrick is also a gospel artist who composes, writes, arranges, and produces music. His goals include reaching the lost through the word, song, and deed. He is also an accomplished chef and teaches Culinary Arts at the Orangeburg Technology Center in Orangeburg, SC He is married to Sonia E. Gass.