In January 2018, Matthew Christian came to 20th Street as our full-time pastor. He preaches on Sunday mornings, and teaches on Wednesday evenings. Pastor Christian sets the vision for 20th Street. After graduating Full Sail University in Winterpark, FL, he and his wife, Quintessence moved to and lived in Nashville, TN, for 13 years before retuning home to Kenova, WV. Ordained in Nashville, he earned a Diploma of Theology in Biblical Studies from Liberty University's, Willmington School of the Bible, and is working on completing His BS in Religion at the Rawling's School of Divinity (LU). He also earned an AS degree in Recording Arts from Full Sail Univeristy. His liesure activities include, woodworking, novel writing, home-steading, and occasional PC gaming.
Saved as a boy by the hearing of the gospel at a church called, the Tabernacle, Doug Shannon has attended 20th Street for many years where he serves the Lord as a faithful deacon. "The Tabernacle building is no longer standing, but the gospel lives on." Exercising his spiritual gifts of teaching and encouragement, brother Doug is a respected elder and godly example in the Christian community..
Saved as a boy by the hearing of the gospel at a church called, the Tabernacle, Doug Shannon has attended 20th Street for many years where he serves the Lord as a faithful deacon. "The Tabernacle building is no longer standing, but the gospel lives on." Exercising his spiritual gifts of teaching and encouragement, brother Doug serves Christ's body through wise counsel and encouraging others.
