Leadership

Ryan has been working at Miracle Hill since 2008. He has served in various roles including Food Warehouse Supervisor, Overcomer Counselor, Program Manager, Director of Overcomers and Vice President of Adult Ministries. He began serving as CEO in January of 2020. Ryan holds a BS in Experimental Psychology from USC Upstate and an MBA from Anderson University. He is a Board Certified Biblical Counselor through the American Association of Christian Counselors and an Ordained Minister of the Gospel. Ryan and his wife Lauren have two children. His passions are spending time with his family, endurance sports, and woodworking.

Justin Boles joined Miracle Hill Ministries as chief operating officer in July 2023. In his previous role, Justin served as vice president of Citygate Network. He has extensive experience in leadership, communications, organizational development and strategic planning. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in communications with a concentration on social work. Justin and his wife are proud parents of two adult children.

Rick brings years of experience as a Chief Financial Officer in non-profit organizations, working previously at Homes Of Hope and United Housing Connection, both located in Greenville, SC. He holds a B.S. in Accounting from Pfeiffer University and is a Certified Public Accountant and a licensed real estate broker. Rick’s life verse is Romans 15:13 -- May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.

Jacob Edmisten is a native South Carolinian who began serving with Miracle Hill Ministries in 2012. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies from the University of South Carolina and has completed graduate-level coursework in Ministry Leadership at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Jacob is an ordained minister and a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE). He was also a member of Leadership Greenville Class 52. Jacob is passionate about Christ-centered ministry, worship, and music, and he brings a strategic and relational approach to nonprofit leadership and stewardship. He and his wife, Kelsey, have five amazing sons. They have previously served as a Miracle Hill foster family and ultimately adopted. His favorite verse is, “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28

Tim has served with Miracle Hill since 2014. He worked at Overcomers as a counselor for 2.5 years and as Director for 3 years. Prior to his time with Miracle Hill, he served in the U.S. Army, retiring after 30 years of service. Tim has a Masters in Divinity from Columbia International Seminary, an M.A. Degree in Finance from Webster University, and a B.S. Degree in Business Management from The Citadel. He is a Board Certified Biblical counselor through the American Association of Christian Counselors. He and his wife (and high school sweetheart), Laurie, have been married for 37 years. They have three sons, two daughter-in-laws, and four grandchildren. Tim loves spending time with his wife and family, reading, yard work, and backpacking. His life verse is Psalm 32:8 “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you.”

Tangela brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in retail and operations, heading multi-unit teams and driving operational excellence across large organizations. Tangela most recently oversaw operations of 244 Dollar General stores across three states, where she specialized in talent development, strategic planning, efficiency, team engagement, and exceptional customer experiences. Tangela and Ken, who have been married for 28 years, reside in Tryon, North Carolina, and attend Gowensville Baptist Church in Landrum. They have two adult children, Julia and Brady. One of Tangela's favorite Bible verses is Colossians 3:23:
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.”

Brenda Parks has been part of Miracle Hill for six years. She is an experienced leader with 40 years of service in child welfare, and a lifetime of serving Jesus in ministry. Brenda is a graduate of Webster University, where she earned a Master of Arts in Counseling. Active in her church, where her husband is the pastor, Brenda hosts an annual prayer retreat where she speaks to the hearts of women. In addition, she teaches workshops, seminars and is a noted and published speaker, mentor, and coach on women’s issues. Brenda has been happily married to Dr. Toney C. Parks, - for nearly 40 years. Together, they have two sons and two grandchildren.

Tim Smith is a South Carolina native, having grown up in Spartanburg. Prior to joining Miracle Hill in 2016, Tim served in the United States Navy for 24 years in various human resource roles, retiring with Honorable Service designation. Tim earned his BA degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from DeVry University and his MBA from Webster University. He and his wife Quiana have six children and are members of Relentless Church.