STAFF & LEADERSHIP

Highlights

  • Variety Show
    St. Matthew Variety Show
    Announcing St. Matthew’s 1st Annual Variety Show! Join us on Wednesday, June 23 at 6:30 pm All performers are welcome: comedy, karaoke, singing, dancing, juggling, gymnastics, instruments, skits, sports skills,...
  • Summer Block Party
    Summer Block Party
    Join us on Saturday, July 31 for a Summer Block Party! 5:00 – 8:00 pm on the back lawn at St. Matthew 701 Cleveland Street, Greenville SC 29601 Wrap up...
  • St. Matthew Pickle Ball
    St. Matthew Pickle Ball
    Do you already play Pickle Ball? Do you want to learn how to play? Join us for St. Matthew Adult Pickleball and bring a friend!...
  • Hug a Friend
    Hug a Friend
    Hug a Friend We had so much fun “hugging” church members in the spring, that now we’re going to “hug” our community members, friends, and neighbors by placing a sign...
  • Kids Connect with Creativity
    Kids Connect with Creativity
    Hey kids!!!  Have you been creative this summer? Send us a copy of your summer artwork, drawings, paintings, etc. We will include a copy of your artwork in our weekly...
  • Hugs and Love from your friends and family at St. Matthew UMC
    Hugs and Love
    You may be seeing some St. Matthew “Hugs” around town!...
  • New Year's Letter from the Pastor
    New Year’s Letter from the Pastor
    The New Year promises to be a momentous year for our church. In 2020, we will be making decisions and taking actions which will likely shape the life and ministry...
  • Letter from the Pastor - 2019 General Conference
    Letter from the Pastor – 2019 General Conference
    A Special Session of the General Conference of the United Methodist Church concluded February 26 in such a way as to create “winners” and “losers” on the question of the...
Use the Online Directory for a listing of all St. Matthew members and staff.

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St. Matthew Staff

Rev. Randy Smith, Senior PastorSenior Pastor

Rev. Randy Smith
864-242-1966 Ext.2201
rsmith@stmatthewumc.net

 

Chrisie Reeves-PendergrassOutreach Pastor

Rev. Chrisie Reeves-Pendergrass
864-242-1966 Ext. 2204
cr.p@stmatthewumc.net

 

Susan Woods, Church AdministratorChurch Administrator

Susan Woods
864-242-1966 Ext. 2203
swoods@stmatthewumc.net

 

Cari Treece, Director of Christian EducationDirector of Christian Education

Cari Treece
864-242-1966 Ext. 2202
ctreece@stmatthewumc.net

 

Sam Taylor, OrganistOrganist/Music Director

Sam Taylor
864-242-1966
staylor@stmatthewumc.net

 

Luke Willis, Contemporary Worship Music LeaderContemporary Worship Music Leader

Luke Willis
864-242-1966
lukewillis205@gmail.com

 

Youth Leader Team

Samantha Miles, Youth LeaderSamantha Miles
youthteam@stmatthewumc.net
864-242-1966

 

 

Drake Moyd, Youth Leader

Drake Moyd
youthteam@stmatthewumc.net
864-242-1966

 

Christina Via, Preschool DirectorPreschool Director

Christina Via
cvia@stmatthewumc.net
864-242-2880 (direct line)

 

Pam Worthy, CustodianChurch Custodian

Pam Worthy
pamworthy29669@gmail.com

 

 

Michael Craig, Facilities ManagerFacilities Manager

Michael Craig
864-242-1966
mcraig@stmatthewumc.net

 

Volunteer Children's Music DirectorVolunteer Children’s Music Director

Jody Webb
jbwebb@gmail.com

 

 

Church Leadership Council

Chairperson
Lindsay Carrington

Vice-Chairperson
Mike Shull

Lay Leader
Marc Murphy

Lay Members of Annual Conference (LMAC)
Tom Harvey
Tim Brookshire
Elizabeth Cline

 

Worship Teams

Support welcoming worship services and opportunities to develop our relationship with God

Worship Teams Chairperson 
Beth Murphy

Worship Teams Vice-Chairperson 
Nancy Griffeth

Traditional Music Ministries
Sam Taylor

Contemporary Music Team
Angel King

Contemporary Worship Music Leader
Luke Willis

Children’s Music  Ministries
Jody Webb

 

Learning Teams

Provide education opportunities to promote building our relationships with God and others

Director of Christian Education (ex-officio)
Cari Treece

Youth Ministries Liaison
Claire Barnett

Youth Leader Team
Drake Moyd
Samantha Miles

Children’s Ministries Liaison
Carrie Johnson

Preschool Director (ex-officio)
Christina Via

 

Serving Teams

Oversee opportunities to care for our church and the community

Missions Team Chairperson
Blake Brookshire

Missions Team Vice-Chairperson
Lynn Spicher

Congregational Care Team
Becky Grose

Outreach Chairperson
Bartley Sides

 

Connection Teams

Plan and coordinate events that foster building genuine, caring relationships with each other

Women’s Ministries Team
Jennie Carrington

Men’s Ministries Team
Edward Johnson

Fellowship Team
Jessica Bilcliff

 

Administrative Teams

Oversee the management of our property, church business and fiscal affairs in an effort to support and strengthen the mission and ministries of the church

Finance Committee Chairperson 
Mike Shull

Finance Committee Vice-Chairperson 
Doug Webb

Treasurer
Bob Davis

Board of Trustees Chairperson
Jim Hopple

Staff/Parish Relations Committee (SPRC)
Betty Davis

Nominations Chairperson
Randy Smith

Office Administration
Susan Woods

Church Leadership Council Members at Large
Alycia Brady
Jason Cormey
Laura Bridgeman
Doug Webb
Laurin Nocks
Sarah Clemmons