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Sharon United Methodist
Church at SouthPark

4411 Sharon Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28211

Phone: 704.366.9166

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"Sharon is my family in Charlotte. From the first day that I stepped in the church, I was treated like the congregation had known me for years. My favorite thing about Sharon is the people . . . I've never attended a church in which the members of the congregation are active in living out their faith throughout the week. Sunday morning is just the beginning."
 -Kerry

John Stafford, Director of Music Ministries

Full name:  John William Stafford

But Please Call Me:  John

Position:  Music Director

Born where and when:  Winston-Salem, NC; March 22, but grew up in Churchland, NC, outside Lexington

Family Facts:  wife: Mary; children: Will (13) and Kevin (11)

Education:  BA; CatawbaCollege; 2 years graduate studies at South Carolina

How I became a Christian:  accepted Christ at age 12 in the church I grew up in, Churchland Baptist Church

How I ended up at SharonSharon UMC members knew of the work I was doing at Matthews UMC and contacted me about applying for the position at Sharon, and I am VERY happy that they put me in touch with this wonderful church family.

The most important thing I do around here is:  Praise God with all that he has so graciously blessed me with.

Favorites:

Music:  any and all (except rap)

Movie:  Lord of the Rings

TV Show:  Star Trek: The Next Generation

Food:  Chinese

Place to vacation:  Walt Disney World

Place to eat:  Nobles (which is VERY rare) or Hop's

How I spend my free time:  watching movies or ANYTHING to do with trains (real or model), especially the steam era

Best books I've read recently:  Absolute Power (David Baldacci) and working on Total Control

Prized possession:  Kawai Grand Piano