Who

we are

ABout US

Mercy Shore is a growing, Bible-based church in the heart of Mount Pleasant. We aim to be a place of refuge and growth for all who come.

What We're About

Mercy Shore is a community of faith built on the message of Jesus and the belief that every person is created to live a life of purpose, creativity, and courage. We’re led by a local leadership team that’s committed to helping people explore and grow in their understanding of who God is and what it means to follow Him. We know everyone is at a different place on their faith journey, and we believe that no matter where that is, you belong here.

We’re not interested in playing church or performing religion. We’re interested in the real, messy, beautiful work of discovering who Jesus is and what it looks like to live out His grace in our everyday lives. Whether you’re skeptical, curious, or all in – there’s space for you at Mercy Shore. We gather to worship, learn, challenge each other, and grow together as we figure out what it means to follow Jesus in Mount Pleasant and beyond.

What we believe

We believe the Bible is God’s Word – the foundation for how we understand life, faith, and everything in between. It’s not just an ancient text or a collection of nice stories. It’s living, active, and still speaking to us today. We believe Jesus is the Son of God who lived, died, and rose again to offer us grace, freedom, and a relationship with God that changes everything. And we believe the Holy Spirit is alive and active in our lives, guiding us, challenging us, and empowering us to live out our faith in real, tangible ways.

We believe every person is created in the image of God with purpose, value, and worth. No matter where you’ve been, what you’ve done, or where you are on your faith journey – you belong in God’s family. We believe the church isn’t a building or a Sunday routine. It’s a community of people stumbling forward together, feeling our way toward God, and discovering that He’s been right here with us all along.

We believe faith isn’t about perfection or performance. It’s about surrender, transformation, and learning to live with God at the center of our lives instead of all the other things competing for that spot. It’s about losing your life to actually find a life worth living – the kind Jesus promises when we follow Him.

Leadership Team

Jared
Dean

Pastor

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Kelly
Dean

Worship Director

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Tamara
Hasbrouck

BOD: Vice Chair

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Duncan
McGoogan

Elder

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Hank
Coombs

Elder

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Mike
Powers

Elder

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Josh
Garcia

Shoreline Youth / Creative Director

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Brandon
Lee

BOD: Teams

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Angela
Powers

Kids Cove Director

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Kenzie

Operational Support

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Alysa

Administrative Support

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