Program Operations Director

Grace Bridger was born and raised in Greenville, SC! She attended Wade Hampton High School and North Greenville University. She was introduced to the non-profit world in 2017 through Mill Village Farms & became our Program Director in the fall of 2019! Anyone who knows Grace knows she loves to throw a party & one of her favorite Éleos memories definitely goes to show it: “Our first annual Christmas party in 2019 was a BLAST – over 40 students, volunteers and family members came!” When Grace isn’t hanging out with our students, she loves spending as much time outdoors as possible, whether it is on a backpacking trip or a picnic in the park.

Program Director

Zoe Oliphant is a native of Greenville, SC. She is a 2017 graduate of Riverside High School. She is currently pursuing a degree in Mass Communication at the University of South Carolina Upstate. GO SPARTANS! She became our Program Coordinator in the summer of 2021 and she is excited to be a part of the ministry. Zoe believes that with a balance of education, exposure, and awareness of one's God-given potential can direct them into a bright future.  When asked why she's excited to be a part of Eleos she said, "We are impacting lives and the community one day at a time, one step at a time. Jesus did not ask us to save, he told us to serve. He told us to LOVE."  When Zoe is not with our students, she enjoys spending time with her family. 

Outreach Coordinator

Jaden was born and raised in Greenville, SC. He moved to the Nicholtown community in 2016 and started going to éleos as a student playing basketball at open gym. From 2016-2018 he was a student, and after finishing school he became a mentor at Eeos for 1 year. He then moved to Dallas, GA, and started driving trucks. Over time, he realized this wasn't his passion, and that his passion was to help youth develop into great leaders. In 2023 he moved back to Greenville, SC, and joined the Eleos team. Jaden also has a wife and 3 amazing kids. He enjoys playing basketball with the students and hanging out.

Middle School Manager

Jarrod is a husband and father to three daughters who have taught him the invaluable lessons of patience and listening.

His cross-cultural ministry experience—from church planting to orphan and foster care, both in the U.S. and abroad—has shaped his passion for walking alongside people on their faith and life journeys.

When he's not pursuing his mission, you'll find this lifelong Star Wars enthusiast and big sports fan connecting with others over a good cup of coffee.

High School Manager

For the past 20 years, K has committed his life to mentoring under-resourced youth from Los Angeles, Missouri, Texas, Hawaii, and now Nicholtown. He has served in contexts ranging from gangs and inner-city youth programs to moderate and maximum-security therapeutic facilities, bringing a unique blend of lived experience and a journey of faith to share the love of God.

K was also a rap artist signed with the Slum Peasants of LA, a group that mentored youth at Crenshaw High School and founded a ministry on Skid Row that continues today.

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Through his nonprofit work—whether on Skid Row, in Nicholtown, or across communities in the U.S.—K provides guidance, encouragement, and opportunities that help youth embrace the life God has created for them.

His heart is to see young men and women discover their God-given potential, experience the love of God, and accomplish all they set their hearts to do.

Co-founder & Family Services Coordinator

Joy was born in Queens, raised in Reading, PA. She sprinted her way through college on the Cedarville University Track & Field team and graduated with an Exercise Science degree. Joy and her husband Cameron were married in 2013 and started their lives together in Nicholtown and shortly after, founded Eleos Ministry. Joy is an extrovert and spends her time going on adventures with Cam and their three kids, teaching group exercise classes at active living communities, gardening, playing sports, meeting new neighbors, encouraging others to live healthy, active lifestyles, and traveling to see her siblings. For Eleos, Joy will continue to connect our student families and neighbors with local organizations to improve their circumstances and provide opportunities to flourish. She's passionate about creating community and building relationships with neighbors and her hope is to reveal the need for Jesus in every aspect of life.