Loving God. Loving One Another.
3754 FM 3310 South
Henderson, TX 75654
903.657.9143
903.646.4061
info@ebenezermbc.com
Henderson, TX 75654
903.657.9143
903.646.4061
info@ebenezermbc.com
Senior Pastor - Matt Gholson, B.A., Th.B.
Matt is a native of the Henderson area, and except for a three and a half year period at college, he has lived in this area all of his life. Matt attended Smyrna
Missionary Baptist Church in the Oak Flat community where his father and mother served faithfully. He also grew up next to Pine Springs Baptist Camp, so
he could "visit" camp anytime! After graduating Henderson High School in May, 1993, Matt attended Texas A&M and graduated in December 1996. It was
during February of 1996 when he met his future wife, Jennifer, at a singles/college retreat at Timberline Baptist Camp in Lindale. After graduating from
Texas A&M, Matt and Jennifer were married and he began his new position at Peoples State Bank in Henderson, Texas. They also joined with Arp First
Baptist Church where they oversaw the youth program. While working at his job and church, Matt also began attending Stephen F. Austin State University to
obtain his Masters of Business Administration agree.
After a couple years of marriage, Matt and Jennifer became the proud parents of Savannah and had everything a young couple could desire. However, as
Matt approached the completion of his Masters degree, he felt God calling him to the ministry, and in the summer of 2000, he surrendered to the ministry at
Arp First Baptist Church. Shortly thereafter, he moved his family to the campus of Texas Baptist Institute & Seminary where Matt and Jennifer's second
child, Levi, was born. In August of 2001, Arp First Baptist Church hired him as Associate Pastor over Student Ministries, and the Missionary Baptist Student
Fellowship Director at the University of Texas - Tyler and Tyler Junior College campuses. As Matt finished his course of studies as Texas Baptist Institute &
Seminary, he was invited to serve as a faculty member. Currently, in his fourth year as a faculty member of Texas Baptist Institute & Seminary, he teaches
Logic and Argumentation, Greek 101, Bible Geography, and Bible Related History. (As of May 2009, he will receive his Masters of Theology and Doctorate
of Theology from TBI.)
Matt has also served as Senior Pastor for over three years and has seen Ebenezer Baptist Church grow from approximately 12 members to over 100
members. He is the Men's Bible Study teacher and a co-teacher of the LIFE Bible Class. He also plays bass guitar during Worship Services.
Matt is also a huge supporter of the schools he attended (Texas A&M University, Stephen F. Austin State University, and Texas Baptist Institute-Seminary),
and loves to hunt, watch football, play computer games, read, enjoy time with his family, and share God's blessings with others..
E-mail: mattg@ebenezermbc.com
Matt is a native of the Henderson area, and except for a three and a half year period at college, he has lived in this area all of his life. Matt attended Smyrna
Missionary Baptist Church in the Oak Flat community where his father and mother served faithfully. He also grew up next to Pine Springs Baptist Camp, so
he could "visit" camp anytime! After graduating Henderson High School in May, 1993, Matt attended Texas A&M and graduated in December 1996. It was
during February of 1996 when he met his future wife, Jennifer, at a singles/college retreat at Timberline Baptist Camp in Lindale. After graduating from
Texas A&M, Matt and Jennifer were married and he began his new position at Peoples State Bank in Henderson, Texas. They also joined with Arp First
Baptist Church where they oversaw the youth program. While working at his job and church, Matt also began attending Stephen F. Austin State University to
obtain his Masters of Business Administration agree.
After a couple years of marriage, Matt and Jennifer became the proud parents of Savannah and had everything a young couple could desire. However, as
Matt approached the completion of his Masters degree, he felt God calling him to the ministry, and in the summer of 2000, he surrendered to the ministry at
Arp First Baptist Church. Shortly thereafter, he moved his family to the campus of Texas Baptist Institute & Seminary where Matt and Jennifer's second
child, Levi, was born. In August of 2001, Arp First Baptist Church hired him as Associate Pastor over Student Ministries, and the Missionary Baptist Student
Fellowship Director at the University of Texas - Tyler and Tyler Junior College campuses. As Matt finished his course of studies as Texas Baptist Institute &
Seminary, he was invited to serve as a faculty member. Currently, in his fourth year as a faculty member of Texas Baptist Institute & Seminary, he teaches
Logic and Argumentation, Greek 101, Bible Geography, and Bible Related History. (As of May 2009, he will receive his Masters of Theology and Doctorate
of Theology from TBI.)
Matt has also served as Senior Pastor for over three years and has seen Ebenezer Baptist Church grow from approximately 12 members to over 100
members. He is the Men's Bible Study teacher and a co-teacher of the LIFE Bible Class. He also plays bass guitar during Worship Services.
Matt is also a huge supporter of the schools he attended (Texas A&M University, Stephen F. Austin State University, and Texas Baptist Institute-Seminary),
and loves to hunt, watch football, play computer games, read, enjoy time with his family, and share God's blessings with others..
E-mail: mattg@ebenezermbc.com
Minister Of Youth - Kyle Clinton
Kyle Clinton was born in Greenville, Texas on May 2, 1986. Kyle has been blessed by the Lord to have Christ introduced to him as soon as he was alive.
Kyle's father, Kevin Clinton, was called to the ministry just before Kyle was born. Consequently, Kyle spent the first four years of his life on the campus of
Texas Baptist Institute & Seminary while his father studied to become a better minister. After his father's graduation, the family moved to Sherman, Texas
in order for his father to pastor Victory Missionary Baptist Church. It was during this stay at Victory MBC that Kyle accepted the Lord as his Savior. Kyle and
his family stayed in Sherman for approximately seven years when God called his father to Bogota, Texas. After a short stay in Bogota, Kyle and his family
moved to Denison, Texas where his father began pastoring at Woodlawn Missionary Baptist Church. During his stay in Denison, Kyle played football in
middle school as well as trumpet in the band. Kyle started his high school career in Denison, however, he finished at McKinney High School in 2004
because his father had moved the family to McKinney, Texas to start a new church. Directly after graduating high school, Kyle attended Colin County
Community College for one year where he studied to be a Radiologist Technician. The next year, he attended Grayson County College continuing with the
same studies. During his studies at Grayson, Kyle met his future wife Lauren, and they dated for approximately two years. They were married on July 14,
2007. The summer following Kyle's attendance at Grayson, he felt the Lord calling him to the ministry. Kyle answered the call on July 2, 2006, and since
then, has moved to Henderson, Texas where he is currently attending Texas Baptist Institute & Seminary. Since February 3, 2008, Kyle has served as the
Minister of Youth at Ebenezer Baptist Church.
E-mail: kylec@ebenezermbc.com
Kyle Clinton was born in Greenville, Texas on May 2, 1986. Kyle has been blessed by the Lord to have Christ introduced to him as soon as he was alive.
Kyle's father, Kevin Clinton, was called to the ministry just before Kyle was born. Consequently, Kyle spent the first four years of his life on the campus of
Texas Baptist Institute & Seminary while his father studied to become a better minister. After his father's graduation, the family moved to Sherman, Texas
in order for his father to pastor Victory Missionary Baptist Church. It was during this stay at Victory MBC that Kyle accepted the Lord as his Savior. Kyle and
his family stayed in Sherman for approximately seven years when God called his father to Bogota, Texas. After a short stay in Bogota, Kyle and his family
moved to Denison, Texas where his father began pastoring at Woodlawn Missionary Baptist Church. During his stay in Denison, Kyle played football in
middle school as well as trumpet in the band. Kyle started his high school career in Denison, however, he finished at McKinney High School in 2004
because his father had moved the family to McKinney, Texas to start a new church. Directly after graduating high school, Kyle attended Colin County
Community College for one year where he studied to be a Radiologist Technician. The next year, he attended Grayson County College continuing with the
same studies. During his studies at Grayson, Kyle met his future wife Lauren, and they dated for approximately two years. They were married on July 14,
2007. The summer following Kyle's attendance at Grayson, he felt the Lord calling him to the ministry. Kyle answered the call on July 2, 2006, and since
then, has moved to Henderson, Texas where he is currently attending Texas Baptist Institute & Seminary. Since February 3, 2008, Kyle has served as the
Minister of Youth at Ebenezer Baptist Church.
E-mail: kylec@ebenezermbc.com
Minister Of Music - Shane Phillips
Shane grew up in a Christian home where preaching and singing were the norm. Shane's father, Steve Phillips, is a preacher, and his entire family
consists of singers and musicians. For the majority of his younger years, Shane lived in areas around Rusk, Texas and Lufkin, Texas. After graduating
high school, he attended the University of Texas - Tyler on a soccer scholarship. After two years of school, he moved to Indiana to be with his
grandparents. At that time he entered into construction work and eventually became a manager of a very successful Bed, Bath, and Beyond store. Since
that time, Shane moved to Henderson, Texas and followed the footsteps of many of his relatives by ministering through music. He attended Texas Baptist
Institute-Seminary and currently works part-time at EBC as the Praise Team leader, Choir Director, and Youth Praise Leader. He is also employed at New
Generation Plant Farms between Henderson, Texas and Kilgore, Texas. During his spare time he enjoys hunting, fishing, and working with his hands.
E-mail: shanep@ebenezermbc.com
Shane grew up in a Christian home where preaching and singing were the norm. Shane's father, Steve Phillips, is a preacher, and his entire family
consists of singers and musicians. For the majority of his younger years, Shane lived in areas around Rusk, Texas and Lufkin, Texas. After graduating
high school, he attended the University of Texas - Tyler on a soccer scholarship. After two years of school, he moved to Indiana to be with his
grandparents. At that time he entered into construction work and eventually became a manager of a very successful Bed, Bath, and Beyond store. Since
that time, Shane moved to Henderson, Texas and followed the footsteps of many of his relatives by ministering through music. He attended Texas Baptist
Institute-Seminary and currently works part-time at EBC as the Praise Team leader, Choir Director, and Youth Praise Leader. He is also employed at New
Generation Plant Farms between Henderson, Texas and Kilgore, Texas. During his spare time he enjoys hunting, fishing, and working with his hands.
E-mail: shanep@ebenezermbc.com
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