Meet our Leadership Team at Holmes
Pastor Team
Pastor Bryan Ayer
Bryan and his wife Miranda have been married 15 years and have two children, Adeline and Noah. Bryan has served at Holmes Avenue the last 9 years as Pastor. Bryan is bi-vocational and in addition to pastoring at Holmes Avenue works for Charleston Southern University. Miranda’s career is in the medical field as a nurse. Bryan has served in ministry for the past 13 years as a worship leader, youth leader, and pastor. He has a Bachelor’s Degree from Charleston Southern University and a Master of Divinity degree in Christian Ministry through Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. You can contact Pastor Bryan HERE.
Pastor Walter Brigman
Walter and his wife Kelly have been married for 12 years. They have two children, Perry and Molly. Walter has served at Holmes for several years before being called to be a pastor. Walter has over a decade of ministry experience including revitalization and church planting efforts in the state of SC. Walter earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Christian Studies from Charleston Southern University and recently earned his Master of Divinity in Preaching and Pastoral Ministries from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. You can contact Pastor Walter HERE.
Staff
Trisha Taylor
Holmes Kids Director
Trisha has lived in North Charleston for the majority of her life and absolutely loves the Park Circle area. She is bi-vocational and in addition to being the Holmes Kids Director at HABC, works for the North Charleston Fire Department on the Logistics team. She has a Bachelor’s Degree from Winthrop University in Sociology concentrated on Criminology. She has worked with children numerous times over the years, and through that, God has grown a desire in her heart to reach children for Him. Her hope is for children to fall in love with Jesus and see themselves through His eyes, loved and valued. You can contact Trisha HERE.
Cory Wester
Interim Worship Leader
Cory is passionate about music, the writings of C.S. Lewis, Church History, and Christian apologetics. He will be attending Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in the fall of 2025 to pursue a Master of Divinity, with plans to continue his education by earning a Ph.D. in Christian Apologetics or Church History. Cory is dedicated to deepening his understanding of the faith and equipping others to encounter and defend the truth of Jesus Christ. You can contact Cory HERE.
Jonathan Sierra
Student Director
Jonathan and his wife Melissa have been married for 16 years and have 3 amazing boys, Daniel, Ethan, and Nathaniel. Jonathan has served in ministry with pre-teens and teenagers for the past 25 years as a counselor, career coach, and youth leader. He moved from Honduras in 2022 to the Charleston area to work as the Student Wellness Director and 5th grade teacher at Charleston Bilingual Academy. He is passionate about sharing the gospel and helping parents train their children using biblical principles that have been tested over time. He has a Bachelor’s Degree from Florida International University in Psychology. You can contact Jonathan HERE.