Billy Shaw
Lead Pastor
A native of Charlotte, NC, Pastor Billy Shaw received Christ as his Savior at age 8 and answered the call to preach at age 16. He received his Seminary training at Southeastern Seminary in Wake Forest, NC and has served churches throughout North Carolina and in South Florida.
He and his wife Ashley were married in 2012, and God has blessed them with one son named Liam. The Shaw family enjoys traveling, hiking, and serving the Lord together. Pastor Billy's favorite Bible verse is Philippians 3:10 (KJV), "That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death."
He and his wife Ashley were married in 2012, and God has blessed them with one son named Liam. The Shaw family enjoys traveling, hiking, and serving the Lord together. Pastor Billy's favorite Bible verse is Philippians 3:10 (KJV), "That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death."
Becky Best
Music Director
Rebecca Best is a native of the Town Creek area and has been devoted to church music since her middle school years. Raised in a Christian home, she cannot remember a time she did not know Jesus. Becky holds two bachelor’s degrees from UNC Wilmington and a Master of Music Education from Boston University.
In her teaching career spanning 30 years of instrumental music education she has directed and taught bands and instrumental students. She is a past winner of the Richard R. Deas Concerto Competition and recipient of the Adcock Scholarship for Most Outstanding Senior Music Major. Becky has served as a AP Music Theory reader for the College Board for many years. Becky received the North Carolina Bandmasters Award of Excellence, recognizing her distinguished career in music education.
Becky’s favorite bible verse is Jeremiah 29:11, “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
In her teaching career spanning 30 years of instrumental music education she has directed and taught bands and instrumental students. She is a past winner of the Richard R. Deas Concerto Competition and recipient of the Adcock Scholarship for Most Outstanding Senior Music Major. Becky has served as a AP Music Theory reader for the College Board for many years. Becky received the North Carolina Bandmasters Award of Excellence, recognizing her distinguished career in music education.
Becky’s favorite bible verse is Jeremiah 29:11, “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
Beth Sullivan
Secretary
Beth Sullivan is a Southport native who has made her home in the Town Creek area since marrying her high school sweetheart, Steve, in 1987. God has blessed them with two children, Heather and Heath and a wonderful son-in-law, Alex.
Beth has been a member of the church for 30 years and has served as the Administrative Assistant for 17 of those years. Over the years, she has enjoyed teaching 1st and 2nd grade Sunday School, helping with Vacation Bible School, and working with the Senior Citizens ministry.
She loves spending time with her family, going to the beach, and traveling. Beth was saved at nine years old, and her favorite Bible verse is Proverbs 3:5–6: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.”
Beth has been a member of the church for 30 years and has served as the Administrative Assistant for 17 of those years. Over the years, she has enjoyed teaching 1st and 2nd grade Sunday School, helping with Vacation Bible School, and working with the Senior Citizens ministry.
She loves spending time with her family, going to the beach, and traveling. Beth was saved at nine years old, and her favorite Bible verse is Proverbs 3:5–6: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.”