Rev. Dr. Matthew L. Winters
Pastor Matt has been the Senior Pastor of Harrisonburg Baptist Church since March 2020. He holds a Doctor of Ministry from Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond and a Master of Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University. He and his wife Jessica have two daughters, Leigha and Samantha. He enjoys reading, running and playing with his kids around the house. He loves a great joke and invites you to stump him with a riddle.
Rev. Eli Withers
Pastor Eli has been on staff at Harrisonburg Baptist Church since 2016. Eli was born and raised in Huntington, WV, where her family still live. Her four nieces and nephews are the light of her life! Eli moved to Richmond in 1997 to go to seminary at the Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond, and then served for over 16 years at a church in the Richmond area before coming to Harrisonburg Baptist Church.
Eli enjoys being outside and exploring God’s beautiful world—especially the Shenandoah Valley. But she also loves movies, good tv, reading and creating fun, whimsical art for herself and others. She adores spending time with friends and family, laughing together as we walk through life learning to be uniquely the people God created each of us to be.
Rev. Katelyn Belcher
Pastor Katelyn was born and raised in Harrisonburg and has been on the staff at HBC since 2010. She graduated from Harrisonburg High School in 2006, received her Associate’s Degree from Blue Ridge Community College in 2008, and graduated from James Madison University in 2011 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Philosophy and Religion, with a concentration in religion.
Katelyn married her high school sweetheart, Chris Belcher, in December 2008, and they have three children, Trace, Quinn and Zeke. Katelyn has been a lifelong member of HBC and was very involved in HBC’s youth group in middle and high school and interned at HBC throughout her college years. Katelyn has a passion for the youth here at HBC and considers it a blessing, honor and privilege to be able to work with the young people of HBC and the Harrisonburg/Rockingham community.
Todd Martin
Todd Martin was born in Front Royal, Virginia, and raised in the Shenandoah Valley. He earned his undergraduate degree in music from Berea College, where the motto—“God has made of one blood all peoples of the Earth”—continues to shape his life’s calling. Long before college, Todd was already active in church music ministry. While launching his teaching career, he served as a music intern at Calvary Episcopal Church, later becoming Director of Music at Verona United Methodist Church.
Todd has a rich background in music education, marketing and fundraising. Guided by his faith and a belief in the unifying power of music, Todd is passionate about using song to draw people together and closer to Christ. He and his wife, Nortrivah, share a love for ministry and music, and find joy in serving their community together. To Todd, music is more than a profession—it’s a ministry and a mission.
Harold D. Bailey, M.M.
Harold serves as HBC’s piano accompanist for choir rehearsals and worship services. Harold received his Masters Degree in Piano Performance from James Madison University. Additionally, he has performed in Carnegie Halls Weill Recital Hall as a finalist of the American Prize Piano and Strings Competition. He hopes to continue pursuing his interests in teaching and performance, and greatly enjoys taking part in the HBC community.
Susan Kiser
Susan re-joined the staff as part-time Financial Ministry Assistant at HBC in February 2018, having previously served in this position from 1979 – 2004. Susan has been married to her husband Jim for over 50 years and they have two adult children, Christa and JD. Susan enjoys reading, playing games, fellowship with friends and especially camping with Jim in their 5th wheel RV.
Sunday School 9:15am
Community Worship 10:30am
501 South Main Street
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
540.433.2456
