Personal Information

• Pastor, EDGE Church
• Born Sept. 17, 1954, in Richland County
• Son of JT, Sr., and Doris Lastinger
• Graduate of Midlands Tech. Coll., AA, 1974
• Gloryland Bible Inst., AA, 1978
• Aug. 17, 1975, married Robbie Caughman, 2 children, John T. III and Robert S.
• Founder, Covenant Christian Academy & Childcare (now called EDGE Christian Academy), 1984
• Baseball coach, Midlands Baseball, 1980s
• Owner & Operator, WQXL Christian Radio during 1980s and 1990s
• Natl. Day of Prayer, 2000-
• City Elders, 2022-
• Pastor, EDGE Church, 1978-
• Elected Dec. 23, 2025, to fulfill the unexpired term of R. J. May III, resigned