ABOUT SAINT MATTHEWS
Our Pastor
Reverend Leonard L.J. Wilson
Reverend Leonard L. J. Wilson was born July 31, 1963, in Sanford, Florida. He is the son of the late Mr. Timothy D. (Pappy) Wilson and the late Mother Ruby L. Wilson. He is a Graduate of Lyman High School, Longwood, Florida. Pastor Wilson received his early training in the church from the his mother, Mother Ruby L. Wilson.
In August 1970, at the age of 7, he confessed Christ as his Savior. In November of that same year he confessed his calling into the gospel ministry. Pastor Wilson is an active member of the Seminole County African American Ministerial Alliance. He is the former chairman of the Pastor’s Conference of the Progressive M&E Baptist State Convention of Florida, Inc.
He is the immediate past President of Congressional District Number One of The First South Florida Missionary Baptist District Association. He is the former Corresponding Secretary for the First South Florida Missionary Baptist District Association. Before becoming a pastor, he served as an associate minister of First Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, Inc., under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Harry D. Rucker, Sr. In February of 1993, Pastor Wilson became the Pastor of Saint Matthews Missionary Baptist Church, Inc. of Sanford, Florida. Pastor Wilson is currently attending International Seminary of Plymouth, Florida, in pursuit of a Bachelor’s Degree in Religion. He’s a father and a humble man of God. He has served as the pastor of Saint Matthews Missionary Baptist Church for the past 28 years.
Saint Matthews: A Place to Grow
Our Mission
To empower the whole man through the Word of God and provision of services for the uplifting of God's Kingdom
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From Baptist Training Union (BTU) to summer Vacation Bible School (VBS), the commitment to Christian growth and discipleship has been a mainstay at Saint Matthews. Both pastors and congregants throughout the years have been steadfast in believing and ensuring that Christian education remains multi-generational and impactful for Kingdom service.
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The Church's participation in "Congress" facilitates the participation of younger leaders for long-term Christian fellowship and contribution. Under Reverend Wilson, the great tradition of sound Christian doctrine shines as the Church blossoms in its second 100 years.