MEET THE STAFF

Rev. Stephen Epperson
Pastor

Rev. Stephen Epperson came to Cherry Point Baptist Church after more than 30 years serving as an active duty Navy Chaplain.  As a Navy Chaplain, Steve served a tour with the Coast Guard and five tours with the Marines. Just prior to entering active duty, Steve served as Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church, Cantonment, Florida.  Before that position, he served churches as Minister of Children’s Ministry and as Associate Pastor for Education and Youth.  
He received a Master of Divinity degree from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in New Orleans, La.   In addition he earned a Masters Degree in National Strategy and Policy from the Naval War College, Newport, Rhode Island.   He has also completed academic requirements for a Doctor of Ministry degree from Golden Gate Theological Seminary, Mill Valley, California. 
Pastor Steve is married to the former Phyllis Boykin and they have three grown children, Christopher, Jonathan and Aimee. 
Contact Pastor Steve at: pastorsteve@cherrypointbaptist.com

Associate Pastor

This position is currently vacant, but we will soon begin the process of seeking a qualified individual.  Stay tuned!


Shelly Smith- Ministry Assistant

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 Shelly and her husband, DeWayne, have three teenagers and have made Havelock their home since the Marine Corps brought them here in 1994.  She has served as Ministry Assistant at Cherry Point Baptist since 1999.  


Contact Shelly at: office@cherrypointbaptist.com