Clergy & Staff
Our amazing and dedicated staff includes the best chaplain in the diocese! Feel free to contact us with any questions, comments, or concerns that you may have. We would love to hear from you!
The Rev. Katherine Mathewson
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Good Shepherd welcomes Mother Katherine Mathewson as our supply priest during this time. Rev. Kathryn lives with husband Dave in Pittsboro NC, near their 2 daughters and 3 grandchildren. She has had the honor to serve at Good Shepherd since 2013.
The Rev. Joe Mitchell, Rector
fatherjoe.goodshepherd@gmail.com
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Just your average Transformer-collecting, baseball-playing, theatre-loving, Star Wars-referencing priest from the coalfields of southwest Virginia. Read Father Joe's blog at fatherprime.blogspot.com.
The Rev. Joe Sroka, Curate
revsroka.goodshepherd@gmail.com
After serving as our intern in 2018, Fr. Joe rejoins us as our Curate, focusing his ministry on Formation and Outreach, while he continues to serve as Missioner for the Community of the Franciscan Way.
Casey Mitchell, Chaplain
fatherjoe.goodshepherd@gmail.com
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Our wonderful chaplain has over a decade of experience providing excellent pastoral care to young and old alike. She is always there to provide a listening ear and to remind you that you are a beloved child of God!
Martha Bristow, Parish Secretary & Administrator
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From printing bulletins to scheduling appointments and coordinating calendars, Martha is the one who keeps things running smoothly at Good Shepherd! Her office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30am to 2:30pm.
Jessica Blackwell, Director of Music
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A member of the Good Shepherd Choir for more than five years, Jessica brings a passion for music and love of God to her ministry, as she helps members of our adult and youth choirs, as well as our congregation, grow in their faith.
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We are blessed to be led by Lisa's musical talents on the organ and piano every Sunday at our 10:30am service, as well as Christmas Eve, Evensong, and other liturgies. A fixture at many musical and theatrical events in Asheboro, Lisa is an amazing musician who has given over 10 years of service to God through her ministry at Good Shepherd!