About us
Hello and welcome to our website here at Macedonia Baptist Church. I am Eric Pace the Teaching Elder. Macedonia was launched in 1880 by Mt. Zion Baptist and Sandy Creek Baptist (the arm of all Southern Baptist churches founded by Shubal Stearns in 1755). Macedonia is rich in local traditions such as, line by line preaching. As well as, active in contemporary outreach ministry's such as, Pillars Biblical Counseling Center (domestically). Alex McFarland Ministries (nationally). Mercy and Grace Ministries (internationally). Internally, Macedonia is involved with many home school families that utilize the church for meeting collectively and ecumenical outreaches to support spiritually other denominational churches. We would be delighted to have you and your family come and worship with us.
Sincerely,
Pastor Eric Pace
our LEADERSHIP:
Eric Pace
Teaching Elder
Randy Shepherd
Elder
James Kime
Elder
Eric was called to pastor at Macedonia in 2016. Eric and Suzanne (his wife) were married in 2003. They have four sons and two daughters (Leonard, Bethany, Daisy, Elias, Jonas, and Nathanael. Eric attended WCU earning a BS in Criminal Justice 1984–attended NCA&TSU earning a MS in Adult Education 1996. Eric is also a member ,trained ,and certified with the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors. Eric founded Pillars Biblical counseling center in 2014 as prompted by the LORD. Eric ,Suzanne , and their children reside in Climax,NC.
Randy Shepherd serves as an Elder at Macedonia. He and his wife Trisha have attended Macedonia Baptist Church for over 20 years. Randy has served as a law enforcement officer for the past 24 years. He lives in Julian with his wife and two daughters. Randy has a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice Management from Liberty University.
James Kime has been a member at Macedonia for over fifty years . He and Brenda (his loving wife) have been married 47 years. They have one adult married daughter with three grandchildren; of which, James and Brenda are very involved in their lives. James has served many years as a Deacon and has been installed to the office of Elder. He serves Macedonia with a heart of gratitude, labor, and love for the saints. James is currently semi-retired from HSM Solutions where he is a plant supervisor.
Tony Shepherd
Deacon
Kevin Coble
Deacon
Tony Shepherd, wife Tina, and grown children, Chris and Brittney have been members at Macedonia Baptist Church since 1999. Tony and Tina have been blessed with three grandchildren.
Tony is currently a Deacon and has also served as usher and sound system operator.Tony has been active in the community as a volunteer firefighter, little league coach coach and Boy Scout Master.
When not enjoying some of his many interests such as camping, antique clock repair and farming Tony works as an Engineering Associate at Qorvo in Greensboro.