Leadership

Pastor Kyle is originally from Northeastern Georgia and has been serving churches in Georgia and South Carolina for more than two decades. Kyle serves as the Lead Pastor of North  Anderson Baptist and along with being the primary preacher for our worship services, he strives to ensure that as a church family,  we’re continuously moving forward on mission with our King.

Kyle and his wife, Annette, have three married children, three granddaughters, a grandson, a house full of dogs, and a yard full of chickens! Pastor Kyle loves hanging out with his family, working out, reading, and watching old rasslin’ clips on YouTube.

Pastor Stephen grew up just across the state line in Hartwell, GA. He has been in youth ministry for a decade and currently serves as Associate Pastor. As Associate Pastor, Stephen works to encourage our students to know and love Jesus as well as handle the administrative duties that keep our church functioning smoothly.

Stephen is married to his high school sweetheart, Ashley, and they have two dogs. Stephen enjoys spending time with family, cooking, and spending time outdoors hunting, fishing, and kayaking.

Matthew Speer is a native of Anderson, SC. He started as a string student in elementary school and after graduating Westside High School, chose to pursue a career in music education. He graduated from USC in 2000 and has since taught orchestra at multiple middle and high schools in Anderson and spent four years teaching in Horry County. In 2014, he graduated Anderson University with a Master of Ministry degree. Matthew is primarily a violinist but is proficient on the other string orchestral instruments, choral instruction and piano. Currently he teaches at McCants and Glenview Middle Schools.

Matthew and his wife, April, have 3 kids age 13 to 20 years old. He loves to read, watch movies, and loves South Carolina Gamecock football.

Ashley is from Anderson and has been a teacher for over 12 years. At present, she is a reading interventionist for Greenville County Schools. As Children's Director, she desires to teach and disciple our children from nursery through fifth grade to know and follow Christ. Ashley collaborates with families and volunteers to assist in building a foundation for spiritual growth with our children at North Anderson Baptist.

Ashley is married to Stephen, and they have two dogs. In her free time, she likes to exercise, read, paint, travel, and spend time with friends and family.

Debbie is a transplant to Anderson, South Carolina.  She was born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee, is a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University and worked in the legal field for 45 years.  Debbie retired in July, 2025, but felt like the Lord was leading her to continue working part-time in a different capacity. She is so excited to be at North Anderson Baptist Church.  

Debbie is married to John.  She has one daughter and two grand pups. In her free time, she likes to exercise, read, and travel. She loves spending time with family and friends.