Our vision is to see the members of our church, the city of Greensboro, and the globe, transformed by the Gospel, and set on fire to take the Gospel to their neighbors, their family and the nations.
Ministry Team
Dr. lawrence clapp, pastor
Lawrence has been in full-time ministry for over 40 years. The North Carolina native, son of a pastor answered the call to ministry while in grade school. He attended Gardner-Webb University. After undergrad he went to Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary where he got his masters and his Doctorate. Lawrence met his wife Jenny while he was a pastor in Asheville and she was doing summer missions. He moved to S. Elm in January of 1985. He served on the Board of Directors at the North Carolina Baptist State Convention and sat on the executive committee.
Lawrence has two daughters who are both married and is a grandpa to three grandchildren. He is a Christmas fanatic and known to many as Mr. Christmas. Lawrence loves playing golf, mowing the yard, watching Andy Griffith, football and Duke basketball.
Rev. Jackson jones, Student pastor
Jackson is a Greensboro native who has been at South Elm for 25 years. His passion is helping students uncover the glories of who God is and what He has done for us in Christ. After Graduating from Liberty University in 2022 with a B.S. in Biblical Studies, Jackson came on staff in March of 2023 and was ordained to pastoral ministry in early 2024. He is currently wrapping up an Advanced Master of Divinity at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
In his free time you can find him in one of four places; the golf course, a hunting blind, a baseball field, or cheering for the Tarheels. Jackson is also passionate about his two dogs who he tries to take everywhere he can.
Email Jackson at, jackson@sesbc.org
gwen brown, office administrator
Gwen is an accomplished administrative assistant offering over 25 years of experience in a church office. She serves our church as our office administrator and she is often the first voice you will hear when you call the church office. Bonnie plays a critical role on our ministry team interacting with members of the community on our behalf and making sure things run smoothly.
Gwen and her husband Bobby have two children, Austin and Grayson. She loves spending time with her family, riding horses, and serving her community. Gwen is an active member at her church.
Email Gwen, gwen@sesbc.org
alicia brown, LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR
Alicia attended Gardner-Webb University and earned a degree in psychology before going on to UNCG to get a Masters in School Counseling. She worked as a high school counselor for 13 years. She serves S. Elm as our counselor for our members and people in our community. In addition to serving on our ministry team she is a facilitator with the University of North Carolina’s Teamquest department, an outdoor experimental learning campus and she is founder and CEO of The Oaks Therapeutic Community, Inc.
Alicia is married to Eric and they have two children. She enjoys anything outside with friends and family, traveling, Bible studies, roller coasters, bungee jumping and reading. Alicia loves helping people realize how valuable they are to God.
Email Alicia, aliciabrowncounseling@gmail.com