Pastor Luke was born and raised in York, South Carolina in a loving Christian home. He accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior on June 27, 2011, at Eastview Baptist Church in Rock Hill. At the age of thirteen, he sensed God’s call to ministry and soon preached his first sermon at Woodward Baptist Church in Chester.

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After graduating from York Comprehensive High School, Luke attended Fruitland Baptist Bible College, where he faithfully preached wherever the Lord opened doors. Following his graduation in 2023, he served as an intern at Woodward Baptist Church, gaining hands-on pastoral experience. He continued his education at Leavell College, the undergraduate school of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, graduating in December 2025 with a Bachelor of Arts in Church Ministry.

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In April 2024, Luke began serving Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Great Falls during a time of pastoral transition. In August 2024, the church voted to call him as pastor. He and his wife, Chyloe, were married shortly thereafter and joyfully serve the Lord together at Mt. Zion. They are currently expecting their first child in April 2026.

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Pastor Luke is passionate about preaching God’s Word faithfully, shepherding the local church, and seeing lives transformed through the Gospel.

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