Dr. Ronald E. Avery

Rev. Dr. Ronald E. Avery is married to First Lady Addie M. Avery. They are spirituality led and God fearing! They have one son, a daughter-in-law, and seven beautiful grandchildren.

In June 1980, he answered God's call to become a minister. Pastor Avery preached his initial sermon at his home church, Wake Baptist Grove, Garner, NC. He earned a Doctor of Divinity from Newburgh Theological Seminary in Newburgh, Indiana. Also, he earned a Master of Divinity from Shaw University. Since assuming the pastorate of St. Matthew Baptist Church in March 1981, Pastor Avery has devoted himself to the building of God's Kingdom through many relative ministries and programs.

A Message From Pastor Avery

With JESUS's Joy, I take this opportunity to welcome you to St Matthew Missionary Baptist Church. GOD has blessed me and assigned me to pastor such a great host of saints who are GOD'S Church!

St Matthew Baptist strives to enhance spiritual revitalization, community involvement, social support system, and a plethora of ministerial things that has intensified Kingdom Building.

We welcome you to join Addie and me and the St Matthew Family; as we endeavor to fulfill our mission by equipping the saints to lead others to CHRIST. (refer to Matthew 28: 18-20)