Our Team

Pastors

Matt Mihelic | Senior Pastor

Matt’s greatest passion in ministry is helping others know and walk with Jesus Christ. While growing up in Alabama, he heard from the Bible that his sins could be forgiven because of Christ’s sacrifice on the cross. After professing faith in Jesus he was baptized, and ever since he has experienced greater joy walking with the God of his salvation.  

After finishing high school in Knoxville, Matt moved to Virginia to attend Liberty University and then Liberty University School of Law. While in law school he recognized that the Lord had given him a passion for preaching God’s Word. So, after graduating he left for Africa where he partnered with Ugandan pastors to see a new church planted in Jinja, Uganda. He later graduated from Southern Seminary, where he has taught courses in politics and law at Boyce College. After also living and ministering among refugees in Louisville, KY, Matt completed a season of pastoral training at Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington D.C. He then returned with a burden for Knoxville, joining the staff at Shoreline Church.

In April 2022, the members of Island Home Baptist Church voted unanimously to welcome Matt as their next pastor. 

Outside of church, Matt loves to get outdoors, read a good book, talk around a campfire, and exercise. 

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Additional Roles

  • Jeremy Taylor

    Jeremy Taylor

    Pastoral Assistant

  • John Hill

    Trustee Chairman

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  • Peggy Payne

    Treasurer

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  • Elijah DeBusk

    Worship Ministry Resident

  • Wayne Patrick

    Deacon