Hey yall! I’m born & raised here in Lancaster  County. I have been sober 11 years and I have lived with addiction my entire life, myself, friends & family. I have seen it at its worst and I have seen what the Lord can do when He is allowed to take that addiction away!! My days are spent homeschooling my daughter, working on my Bible classes for my church kids, personal studies and behind the chair at Nails,Faith & Beauty Salon. I love making people look and FEEL beautiful, inside & out! I recently earned my certificate in Biblical Counseling and Life Coaching, with a specialization in Addiction & Recovery. The Lord has given me a passion to help others, especially children and those lost in addiction. I look forward to working with our Saved By Grace clients! 

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BENAY KENNINGTON​

PRESIDENT

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Benay Kennington was born in Burlington NC but has been a resident of Lancaster, SC for 54 years. She received her Masters Degree in Counseling from Winthrop University in 1993. She has worked 30+ years in the field of counseling in settings such as SC Mentor, Keystone, Catawba Mental Health, Kershaw Correctional Institution, Counseling Services of Lancaster. She currently works as a Substance Abuse Counselor at Lancaster Treatment Specialists. Mrs. Kennington has 7 years  of experience specifically in addictions working with adolescents, adults, and family members who have loved ones with addiction. Her life has been affected personally by addiction with family members who have battled and still battle with substance abuse. Mrs. Kennington is married to Bill Kennington and they have 3 adult children and 6 grandchildren, with one on the way. She is a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Lancaster SC.

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erin sims​

secretary

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My name is Erin Sims and I am a 48-year-old wife, mother, and teacher whose greatest priorities in life are God and family. My heart’s desire is to share the message that God is love and that His love is for everyone. I have a special passion for women’s addiction ministry, having lost a first cousin to an overdose.  I strive to offer hope, encouragement, and prayer to those who are struggling. I want people to know that I love them, I’m here for them, and—most importantly—that God loves them deeply and unconditionally.

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​​ALEXIS PAUL

TREASURER

My name is Alexis Paul I am 26 years old and a resident of Lancaster SC. While I have no previous experience in hands on work with ministry nor addiction i recently lost my brother to the addiction he was fighting. I personally have not been through  addiction myself but I have watched majority of my family members struggle through alcoholism or addiction. For that reason I want to try my best to make a difference in others lives who struggle with the same thing. I know too well the strain it can put on relationships and I hope to offer encouragement, wisdom, and compassion for those fighting the same battles I’ve watched others fight.

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Dakota Clendenin

community outreach

I’m Dakota Clendenin I’m 31 years young. I’m a recovering substance user. I battled with substance use for 10 years. I am a firm believer in Jesus Christ and I know I couldn’t have beat my addictions if it wasn’t for my savior Jesus Christ. I love my family, I have a beautiful daughter, amazing stepson, and I have a wonderful fiancé. I’m truly blessed. I love to minster to people and let them know there is a light and it is amazing. I love to help someone in need and to give them love guidance and knowledge and comfort and to show them they have a family because everyone is Gods children.