Debra Griffis-Woodberry

Pinnacle Associate and certified coach with more than 40 years of experience as lead pastor; Debra walks alongside people as they assess their current circumstances, discern God's call and vision for their present season, and identify next steps for living more fully into God’s call.

Her training in group process was part of her Master of Theology (Th.M.) studies at Southeastern Seminary. She has continued to develop and apply these skills by leading groups through Pinnacle, as an instructor in Field Education at Southeastern, and faith formation initiatives in local churches.

 Debra is a retired United Methodist elder having served for 30 years in pastoral appointments in the South Carolina Conference. Prior to that, she spent 10 years serving Southern Baptist congregations as an ordained minister. Her ministry experience is both ecumenical and diverse, having served congregations and worked alongside individuals from a variety of denominational backgrounds and in several states.

Debra and her husband Joe reside in Savannah Lakes, McCormick SC.