Frankie Matthews

Frankie Mathews first came to Sheets Memorial Baptist Church as a youth pastor in 1983. After serving as youth pastor for seven years he accepted the call to be the senior pastor here at Sheets. Frankie also serves on the board of Baptists Equipping Nationals (BEN) He is a graduate of Liberty University (B.S. Religion).

August 23^rd 2010 marked Frankie’s 35^th wedding anniversary to his wife Edith. Frankie and Edith have two sons; Nic, and Zac. Zac is married to Mary Beth and have one son, Waylon Gray! Frankie balances the rigors of ministry by practicing pugilism, martial arts, and pretty much anything outdoors (hunting, backpacking, etc.)

Education:

B.S. Religion – Liberty University

Birthday:  07/16

Anniversary: 08/23

Paul Sprouse
Paul starting working as Sheets Memorial’s minister of music in July of 2010. He is married to Becky Sprouse of four years and together they have a daughter, Aleana Lynn, and a son, Andrew Richardson. Along with his responsibilities as music minister of the church, Paul also teaches and oversees the music program at Sheets Memorial Christian School. Paul enjoys reading, watching/playing sports, being with all of his family, and of course, doing anything with music.

Education

B.A. - Music (2006) - Pensacola Christian College

M.C.M.. - Church Music (2008) - Pensacola Theological Seminary

Birthday:  6/9

Anniversary: 12/29

Tim Anderson
Tim joined the staff of SMBC as youth Pastor in January of 2010. Tim is married to Stacie Anderson. Together, they have one daughter, Morgan Noelle. Tim loves to play basketball and watch sports.  He also enjoys spending time hunting and doing anything that is outside.

Education:

B.S. Associate Pastor (Emphasis in Youth Ministry) – Faith Baptist Bible College

Birthday:  7/28

Anniversary: 9/4

Ethan Woodward

Ethan Woodward serves as the school administrator of Sheets Memorial Christian School. Before taking that position he was the youth pastor at Sheets Memorial Baptist Church. He has been at been at Sheets since June of 2004.

Ethan and his wife Megan have been married for 8 years and have one daughter (Eden), one son (Elijah) one dog, (Kenai, 4) and one cat (Phoebe 1) Ethan loves to travel, practices photography, relishes playing chess, loves anything to do with basketball and also enjoys a good camping trip.

Education:

B.S. – Church Ministries (2001) –Clearwater Christian College

M.S. – Educational Administration (2003) Nova Southeastern University.
M.S. - Business Administration - Leadership (2009) - Liberty University

Birthday:  09/29

Anniversary: 06/15

Edith Matthews

Edith faithfully serves as the church secretary and has done so since 1990. Originally from Colfax, North Carolina she and her husband worked in the AWANA and youth programs at Thomas Road Baptist Church. (Lynchburg Va.) When not keeping the church running Edith enjoys working out and spending time with her family. Edith and her husband Frankie have two sons; Nic and Zac. Zac is married to Mary Beth who have one son, Waylon Gray.

Birthday:  06/05

Anniversary: 08/23

Barry Burleson

Anniversary:  10/04