Robert Winburn has served as pastor of Spring Valley since 1989. After graduating from Wofford College in 1974, he went on to complete his Master of Divinity degree in 1977 and his Doctor of Divinity degree in 1986 from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. His passion in ministry is preaching and teaching, which fuel his desire to lead people to know Jesus Christ and to grow in their faith—following his desire to see people’s lives changed in these Changing Times.
Robert has served on various leadership positions at both the state and associational levels. As a trustee of Anderson University, he chaired the search committee for the current president. Besides spending time with his family, he enjoys hunting, golf, and reading.
Robert and his wife Cookie have been married since 1975. Cookie is an educator in Richland School District Two and was the 2005 SC Teacher of the Year. They have four children and 3 grandchildren. Lara Beth is married to Jay Hardwick, a church planter in Columbia. They are the parents to Molly and Ellie. Andrew graduated from Southeastern Seminary with a Master of Divinity and is currently pursuing an Ed.D, while serving as a pastor in Columbia. Emily Ann is married to Philip Turner, a middle school pastor in Columbia. They are the parents to Manning. Sara Lynn is a Theatre major at Anderson University.
“I look forward to seeing you in worship with us at Spring Valley, a fellowship of believers seeking to Change Lives in Changing Times."
