Ronda Patterson

Deacon
Ronda and Scott
What is your favorite food? 
chocolate

What are your hobbies?
Reading, Traveling, Arts and Crafts
(Creative Activities), Entertaining and Hospitality, Bible Study and Personal Growth, Games (Mahjong newest interest)
What is your short testimony?
Was raised in a little Baptist church in Indian Land, SC. My mom ensured my brother and I were there every time the doors opened! I accepted Jesus as my personal savior during Vacation Bible School when I was 7, was Baptized as a public profession of faith a few years later as my parents wanted me to be certain of my decision. I’m as certain now as I was then, and so very thankful for my Jesus and for God's ready presence throughout my life!

What is your hope for Eternal Church?
My hope is that Eternal Church would be a place where everyone feels welcomed, seen, known, and loved. A place where people find genuine community, build meaningful relationships, and know they belong.
I hope we are a church that continually equips one another to become better, more faithful followers of Jesus—not simply growing in knowledge of Scripture, but putting our faith into action in the way we live, love, serve, and care for others.
I hope our children and youth grow up surrounded by authentic examples of what it means to follow Christ. That they don't just hear about Jesus on Sundays, but witness His love, grace, humility, and truth demonstrated through the lives of the people around them.
And I hope Eternal becomes a true hub of love and service in the Fort Mill community and beyond—a church that looks past its four walls, recognizes the needs around us, and actively reaches out to serve, encourage, and care for our neighbors near and far.
Ultimately, I want Eternal Church to be a place where people encounter Jesus, grow to become more like Him, and carry His love into the world.