Cherokee Presbyterian Church, 3622 Augusta Hwy, Gilbert, is pleased to announce the call of The Rev. Robert Wylie Cely, Jr. as pastor.

Rev. Cely began his ministry with Cherokee on Monday, Feb. 26. Rob is a Columbia native and cradle Presbyterian. He holds a B.A. from the University of South Carolina, and a Master of Divinity from Union Presbyterian Seminary in Richmond, Virginia.

Prior to coming to Cherokee, Rob has served as Chaplain and Bereavement Coordinator with Amedisys Hospice is Columbia. He and his wife, Liz, who is the Youth and Children’s Director at Cherokee, have four children who are also involved in the congregation.

Cherokee Presbyterian is excited to have Rob as its new pastor. The congregation looks forward to this next stage of ministry and is confident of the great impact this change will have not only on the church itself but the community as well. Rob brings with him a deep love for our Savior, a great intellect to teach and preach, a wealth of experience caring for others, and a vision for living out the gospel.

We invite you to come to Cherokee Presbyterian Church to welcome and meet Rob and to join in this new phase of ministry. Cherokee worships on Sundays at 10 a.m., with Sunday School beginning at 9 a.m.