A cradle Episcopalian, I grew up at Saint Matthew's before beginning college in the late 1970s. I returned to the parish as the rector in 2003. Prior to seminary I worked as a legislative assistant and aide to Congresswoman Liz Patterson in Washington DC and in Spartanburg. I am passionate about the work of the Church to bring about the Kingdom of God. We are called, as faithful witnesses and disciples, to proclaim Christ in every way. I believe we have a special obligation to the poor and the outcast, and we must serve as Stewards of God's Creation. 

Rob is a graduate of the University of South Carolina with a BA in History, and an MDiv from Sewanee, The University of the South. Rob is married to Sandra McGee Brown, and they have two adult children, Zach and Becca. fatherrob@stmatthewsepiscopal.org

A native of St. Louis, MO, Father Paul received his BA in political science from Westminster College, Fulton, MO, and his MDiv from The General Theological Seminary, NYC. In 1978 ordained a priest, Father Paul served congregations in Columbia, MO, Chicago, IL, Charleston, SC, and Washington, DC. Since March 1, 2020, he has served as the Assistant to the Rector. Fr. Paul’s theology and ethics are centered around the themes of love and justice, unconditional benevolence and equity for all people, incarnate in the life and ministry of Jesus. In 2013, Fr. Paul published a book of sermons, For the Living of These Days. He is joyously married above his station of life to the former Pontheolla Mack of Bishopville, SC, who always is the best reason to know him. Their daughter, Kristin, resides in Baltimore, MD.  fatherpaul@stmatthewsepiscopal.org