Rev. Calbert Brantley
Pastor
ST. MATTHEW BAPTIST CHURCH
What a joy it is to introduce you to our church!
You'll discover that our passion is to provide a place where people just like you can have a life-changing experience with God.
At St. Matthew Baptist Church, our doors are wide open to people from all backgrounds,
regardless of where they are on their spiritual journey.
We are a multigenerational church located in the city of North Charleston and our goal is to infuse life and God's love into people and families through engaging, powerful worship services that offer biblical truth in relevant and practical ways.
Together, we're striving to become the kind of church described in the Bible, where there's
relevant teaching, heart-felt worship, honest friendships, constant prayer, and compassionate care for those in need. In short, we'd like to have the kind of contagious Christianity that can influence and encourage the entire community, one life at a time.
So, if you are still just checking out the "church scene" and investigating the claims of Jesus
Christ, thank you for allowing us to help you in your search. Or, if you are a committed Christ-follower who wants to sink the roots of your faith even deeper, you can find a home here at St. Matthew Baptist Church.
God bless you,
Calbert Brantley
Pastor
St. Matthew Baptist Church
2005 Reynolds Avenue
North Charleston, South Carolina 29405
(843) 744-4181
Rev. Dr. Clinton Brantley, Pastor Emeritus
Reverend Dr. Clinton Brantley was born in Tillman, SC and received his primary education in the public schools of Jasper County. He completed his Bachelor of Arts in Social Studies Degree at Morris College in Sumter, SC. He attended Morehouse School of Religion Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta, GA where he received his Master's of Divinity Degree. He has two Honorary Doctoral Degrees of Divinity from Rhema Theological Seminary and Lew Mar Bible College. He has participated in the Doctor of Ministry Program at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
The Reverend Dr. Clinton Brantley was the former pastor of St. Mark Baptist Church in Tuskegee, Alabama and churches throughout the Northern and Southern parts of the US. Rev. Brantley is the Former Director of Morris College School of Religion Extension. Reverend Brantley has served his country and has traveled extensively abroad in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Japan, Korea, and the Pacific Islands.
He was installed on June 11, 2000 and as the fourth pastor in the history of the St. Matthew's Baptist Church. Dr. Brantley retired as pastor of St. Matthew Baptist Church in November 2017.
Reverend Brantley has been in the ministry for over 50 years! He is married to Reverend Carolyn Brantley. They have four childrenand six grandchildren. He is a member of the Executive Board Charleston County Baptist Association, member of SC Coalition of Black Voters, member of the NAACP North Charleston, member of SC NAACP Action Committee, and member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.: Beta Kappa Lambda Chapter where he serves as Chaplain.
Reverend Dr. Brantley is a Family and Marriage Enrichment Counselor and Conference Facilitator. He hosts an afternoon Radio Ministry Talk Show with his beautiful wife on Saturdays. He has received numerous awards, accolades, and honors.
Reverend Dr. Clinton Brantley credits all of his accomplishments to God, the support of his family and his church family.
"I can't do it all, but the little I can do, I desire to do it well"- Rev. Brantley