Senior Pastor -  Dr. Roland B. Shepley

Pastor Shepley has been teaching and preaching for over 30 years.  He received his Bachelor of Arts from Tennessee Temple University; his Masters from Newburgh Theological Seminary; his Doctorate from Newburgh Theological Seminary.

General   

Name: Roland Blaine Shepley
Age: 56-- Birthday: April 25, 1952
Family: Karen (wife)

   Jeff & Christy Mabe (Children: Caleb, Charity, Christian,  

                                    Jordan, Esther Grace)  

   Bryan & Kathy Shepley (Children: Allycia, Sydney)

   Daniel & Leslie Shepley (Children: Chase)

Occupation: Pastor
What you actually do: Study 30 – 40 hours a week; Pray, Visit, Plan, Lead, Love, Serve, Teach, Train, Counsel, Care…!
Originally from: Chicago, Illinois; raised in Georgia
Hobbies, etc.: Grandchildren, Motorcycle riding, basketball

Your Favorites

Food: Filet Mignon
Drink: Xtreme Xooma
Favorite Sport: Football
Favorite People: Family & Charity Baptist folks
Favorite Book: Bible

Favorite Verse: Proverbs 3:5-6
Favorite Song: “Redeemed”
TV Show: Fox News
Colors: The Rainbow
First Car: 56 Chevy

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Associate Pastor and Youth Director -
Scott Baxley

Pastor Baxley has been the Assistant Pastor to Dr. Shepley since July 2002.  He is currently working on a degree from Bethany Divinity College.

General

Name: Robert Scott Baxley

Age: 38 – Birthday: January 30, 1971

Family: Samantha (wife)

            Children: Caitlyn (11), Justin (10), Eden (8), Lauren (6), Lily (5), Evelyn (3)

Occupation: Assistant Pastor

What you actually do: Assistant to Pastor, Children’s Ministries (Jr. Church & Discovery Bible Club), Youth Ministries (Sunday School, Youth Conferences, Mission Trips, Outings, etc…), Building & Grounds Maintenance (Yard work, repairs, etc…), Study, Visit, Counsel, Disciple and help the Pastor in the Ministries of our Church.

Originally From: High Point , NC

Hobbies: Family, Fishing, Golf

Your Favorites

Food: Good Home Cooking

Drink: Water

Sport: Baseball

People: Family and Church Family

Book: Bible then Pilgrims Progress

Verse: Psalm 143:8

Song: Come Thou Fount

TV Show: Any Baseball Game

Colors: Blue & Green

First Car: 1966 Chevelle SS

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General   

Name: Bryan Scott Shepley
Age: 32 -- Birthday: June 2, 1976
Family: Kathy (wife) 

    (Children: Allycia - 2004, Sydney - 2006)

Occupation: Music Director / Insurance
What you actually do: Pray and plan for the choirs, singing groups, cantata's and youth choir... (Sell insurance)
Originally from: Chattanooga, Tennessee
Hobbies, etc.: Family, motorcycle riding, basketball

Your Favorites

Food: Chicken
Drink: Sweet Tea
Favorite Sport: Football
Favorite People: Family & Charity Baptist folks
Favorite Book: Bible

Favorite Verse: Lamentation 3:22-23
Favorite Song: “Above All”
TV Show: Fox News
Colors: Blue
First Car: Fiero GT

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Pastor’s Wife-  Karen K. Shepley

Karen has been serving along side her husband for over 30 years.  She majored in Secondary Education with a proficiency in music at Tennessee Temple University; She home-schooled her three children and now studies faithfully God’s Word to be a teacher and counselor to women.

General

Name: Karen Kay Shepley
Age: 54 -- Birthday: October 5, 1954
Family: Roland (husband)

   Jeff & Christy Mabe (Children: Caleb, Charity,  

   Christian, Jordan, Esther Grace)

   Bryan & Kathy Shepley (Children: Allycia, Sydney)

   Daniel & Leslie Shepley (Children: Chase)

Email: rkshepley@juno.com
Occupation: Pastor’s wife & church pianist
What you actually do: Helpmeet to my husband; take care of grandbabies; teach 12 piano students, teach ladies’ Bible study once a month; visit; play piano each week at nursing home.
Originally from: Born in Chattanooga, Tenn; raised in Illinois
Hobbies, etc.: Grandchildren, piano, reading and walking

Your Favorites

Food: Filet Mignon
Drink: Sparkling Grape juice
Favorite Sport: Walking
Favorite People: Family & Charity Baptist folks
Favorite Book: Bible

Favorite Verse: Proverbs 3:5-6
Favorite Song: “The Solid Rock”
TV Show: None
Colors: Purple & Sage green
First Car: Vega