OUR LEADERSHIP STAFF

Larry Baker encountered Jesus through a life-changing conversion at 21, sparking a deep, Spirit-led journey. After serving as an elder for 15 years, Larry joined Waters Edge Church in 2020, and in September 2023, through a powerful, divine encounter, he was appointed as Lead Pastor. In a moment he describes as “feeling the oil of God running down his forehead into his eyes,” Larry experienced a fresh anointing for leadership. His preaching is marked by a heartfelt passion for guiding others into an intentional and intimate relationship with Jesus. Under his leadership, Waters Edge continues to focus on encountering God and pursuing His vision to reach all of Lexington. Larry and his wife, Valerie, have been married for 43 years and are blessed with four children and four grandchildren.

Dr. Lovely N. Rahming, a native of Nassau, Bahamas, now resides in Lexington, South Carolina. With a D.Min in Pastoral Care and Trauma, an M.Div in Bible Exposition, and another Master’s in Christian Leadership, she's also a published author. Her books include "Reflections of Ugly Beauty: Confronting the Beautiful Woman Within" and the upcoming "Embracing Life’s Transitions."

Dr. Rahming serves in leadership roles like Preacher, Teacher, and Intercessor, sharing expertise in Living in Purpose, Grief and Loss, and Leadership Development. Beyond her work, she treasures her roles as wife and mother, finding solace in her prayer closet and by the beach, while enjoying music and soap operas.

Christi Snyder serves as the Church Administrator at Waters Edge Church, overseeing the church’s social media presence and managing both Church Center and Planning Center to streamline communication and operations. She plays a key role in event planning and handles a variety of administrative tasks to ensure the office runs smoothly. Christi’s heart is to see the church come together as a unified body that lives life together, supporting one another in their faith journeys. She is dedicated to creating an environment where the community can grow, thrive, and serve together.

Thomas and Anna Powers lead the Youth Ministry at Waters Edge Church, overseeing Surge, which serves middle and high school-aged students. With a deep calling to disciple the next generation, they are dedicated to raising up a generation of young people who are unashamed to live lives glorifying God and boldly proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Their passion is to empower students to develop a strong, personal relationship with Jesus, equipping them to stand firm in their faith and make a powerful impact in their schools and communities. Through their leadership, Thomas and Anna strive to build a generation that isn’t afraid to live out their faith and lead others to Christ.

Aymaan Aslam serves as the Operations Director, overseeing key areas like site maintenance and renovations, vendor contracting, and aiding in the Waters Edge Discipleship Initiative. Alongside his wife, Astrid, they are both passionate about seeking to raise up Christ-centered disciples who glorify God in every aspect of their lives.

Rochelle Phipps, born and raised here in Lexington, SC, has been serving as the Children’s Minister at Waters Edge Church since 2020. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education with a minor in Bible. Rochelle has been passionate about children and teaching from her childhood and remembers begging to serve in the children’s ministry while still a child herself! Rochelle’s passion to teach combined with her giftedness with children and love for Jesus make it obvious that this is her calling. She seeks to not only educate children about the Bible, but to provide an atmosphere where Children can encounter the living God. This is accomplished through worship, prayer, encounter with God’s word, and activities that help children connect with the lesson. Outside of serving the kids at church, Rochelle enjoys spending time with her husband, Daniel, and two little boys, David and Gideon. You can also find her exercising or hanging out anywhere in the sun or by water.