Who We Are
Shiloh Baptist Church has been a pinnacle of our Center community since 1842, we are located in Aiken, SC off of US Highway 1 – just north of I-20. We are a member of the Southern Baptist Convention, the South Carolina Baptist Convention, and the Aiken Baptist Association. We would love to worship with you on Sunday mornings at 10:15am. We also have Sunday evening service at 5pm, and Sunday School preceeding worship beginning at 9am – with classes for all ages.
What We Believe
Our beliefs are in full alignment with the Baptist Faith and Message (2000).
Shepherd Leader
Rev. Travis Hoeben
Pastor Travis came to Shiloh Baptist in June 2024. He serves as the shepherd leader/transitional pastor at Shiloh. He is originally from the PeeDee area of South Carolina and grew up as a pastor’s kid. He was born again at the age of six and has served in various ministry capacities over the years. He loves cross cultural ministry and recently just returned from a trip to Cuba.
Travis received his theological education and graduated from the Liberty University School of Divinity. He has been trained in congregational renewal in conjunction with the South Carolina Baptist convention.
He is married to Sarah and they have two boys. In his free time Travis enjoys fishing, going to the beach, and playing sports.
Associate Pastor of Worship
Rev. K Scott Ayers
Rev. K. Scott Ayers began his ministry with Shiloh Baptist Church in September of 2012. Scott is a life long native of South Carolina having been born and reared in the Upstate region. Scott has served in numerous churches throughout the state in various capacities both full time and bi-vocational. He began his first ministry of service through music at Concord United Methodist Church in Greer at the age of 13. Since then he has served as the North Greenville Associational Senior Adult Choir Director, Minister of Music- Blue Ridge Baptist Church, Blue Ridge, SC: Minister of Music and Senior Adults- Living Water Baptist Church, North Myrtle Beach, SC; Director of Children’s Music Ministry- Florence Baptist Temple, Florence, SC; and Minister of Music- Reedy River Baptist Church, Greenville, SC. In addition, Scott has worked one on one with several other churches throughout the state enhancing their choral program. Scott is a National Honor Society graduate of Travelers Rest High School. In addition he received his Associate’s Degree with Summa Cum Laude honors from North Greenville College (now North Greenville University) and his Bachelor’s Degree in psychology and sociology with Summa Cum Laude honors form the Baptist College of Charleston (now Charleston Southern University) Scott has served on the South Carolina Baptist Convention Nominating Committee as well as other positions within the North Greenville Baptist Association and the Waccamaw Baptist Association. Scott has a firm belief and is committed to the Southern Baptist Faith and Doctrine. He believes strongly that worship through all formed is vital to the success of any church and that music provides a fundamental component of any worship service. He believes that the music should bring people into a sense of worship in preparation for the message. He believes there should be a blend of worship styles in order to appeal to a multi-generational congregation. Scott is married to the former Teri Ergle who family has generational ties to Shiloh Baptist Church. He has three daughters, Brittany Corrine Ayers, Anna Rebecca Ayers and Marlie Courtney. His greatest joy has been the addition of his first granddaughter, Kori Lee Courtney in February of 2019
Ministry Assistant / Treasurer
Michelle Jackson
Michelle Jackson is a member of Shiloh Baptist Church serving as the Ministry Assistant/ Treasurer, since August 2023, a role that keeps the church running smoothly. In this role Michelle handles key responsibilities, e.g. Organizing church meetings, managing church finances, maintaining accurate records of all financial transactions, including income, expenses, and balances.
In her free time, Michelle enjoys gardening, reading, spending time with family.
Michelle is married to Mike and they have 3 children, Weston, Tiffany, and Tyler, they have two grandchildren, Stella and Eli who are such a joy to them.