Dr. Matt Caine
Director of Traditional Music
Email: mcaine@stjaiken.org
Phone: 803-648-6891 ext. 206
Dr. Matt Caine is a Fulbright Scholar and holds four degrees: a Doctorate of Music Arts in Conducting from the University of South Carolina, a Master in Choral Conducting and Voice from the University of South Florida, a Master of Music Education, Instrumental Music (trombone) from Samford University, and a Bachelor of Music, Church Music, from Birmingham Southern College focused on voice, organ, piano, and trombone. In addition to serving as the Director of Music Ministries in various churches, Matt has been the Chorusmaster for the Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra and the Interim Director of Choral Activities for St. Petersburg College and Allen University. He has also taught at several institutes of higher learning.
Phone: 803-648-6891 ext. 206
Dr. Matt Caine is a Fulbright Scholar and holds four degrees: a Doctorate of Music Arts in Conducting from the University of South Carolina, a Master in Choral Conducting and Voice from the University of South Florida, a Master of Music Education, Instrumental Music (trombone) from Samford University, and a Bachelor of Music, Church Music, from Birmingham Southern College focused on voice, organ, piano, and trombone. In addition to serving as the Director of Music Ministries in various churches, Matt has been the Chorusmaster for the Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra and the Interim Director of Choral Activities for St. Petersburg College and Allen University. He has also taught at several institutes of higher learning.
Christopher Nash
Organist
Email: christopherknash@gmail.com
Christopher is originally from Greenwood, SC where he began musical studies at a very young age. He received his degree in Organ Performance from University of South Carolina in Columbia. He has performed throughout the Southeast and was accompanist for the University Choir during his time at USC. Christopher has been a veteran of church music for over 20 years and considers it an honor and joyous occasion to sit down and play a worship service. In addition to his job in our music ministry, he also owns a retail holdings company, based out of Columbia.
Christopher is originally from Greenwood, SC where he began musical studies at a very young age. He received his degree in Organ Performance from University of South Carolina in Columbia. He has performed throughout the Southeast and was accompanist for the University Choir during his time at USC. Christopher has been a veteran of church music for over 20 years and considers it an honor and joyous occasion to sit down and play a worship service. In addition to his job in our music ministry, he also owns a retail holdings company, based out of Columbia.
Brett Bucklin
Director of Student Ministries
Email: bbucklin@stjaiken.org
Phone: 803-648-6891 ext. 207
Brett hold a Master of Arts in Youth Ministry from Memphis Theological Seminary and a Bachelor of Arts in Religion with an emphasis on youth ministry from Florida Southern College. Brett has a deep love for Jesus and believes in creating community not only to grow with Jesus, but to be able to hold one another accountable to live a Christ-like life. Brett and his wife Riley moved to Aiken from Virginia Beach, VA, with their dog Sadie.
Phone: 803-648-6891 ext. 207
Brett hold a Master of Arts in Youth Ministry from Memphis Theological Seminary and a Bachelor of Arts in Religion with an emphasis on youth ministry from Florida Southern College. Brett has a deep love for Jesus and believes in creating community not only to grow with Jesus, but to be able to hold one another accountable to live a Christ-like life. Brett and his wife Riley moved to Aiken from Virginia Beach, VA, with their dog Sadie.
Michelle Pearson
SEED Preschool Director
Email: mpearson@stjaiken.org
Phone: 803-648-4745
Michelle was born in Lansing, Michigan, but has lived in Aiken for over 40 years. To her, the best aspect of being the Director is watching the children laugh and learn while sharing the love of Jesus Christ with them. She has been on the staff at St. John's since 1994.
Phone: 803-648-4745
Michelle was born in Lansing, Michigan, but has lived in Aiken for over 40 years. To her, the best aspect of being the Director is watching the children laugh and learn while sharing the love of Jesus Christ with them. She has been on the staff at St. John's since 1994.
Brian Hall
Videographer & Video Technician - Traditional Worship
Email:bhall@stjaiken.org
Phone: 803-648-6891
Brian was born in Aiken bul lived in Florida and texas before returning to attend the University of South Carolina. After graduating college, Brian worked in recordin and photography studios and created content for onlin publications before starting his own photography and videography business. In his free time, he enjoys playing guitar, the outdoors and nature photography.
Phone: 803-648-6891
Brian was born in Aiken bul lived in Florida and texas before returning to attend the University of South Carolina. After graduating college, Brian worked in recordin and photography studios and created content for onlin publications before starting his own photography and videography business. In his free time, he enjoys playing guitar, the outdoors and nature photography.