Sharon United Methodist Church

Sharon United Methodist
Church at SouthPark
4411 Sharon Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28211

Phone: 704.366.9166

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"To us, Sharon is family. We knew we belonged here after we visited the first time. We were immediately welcomed into the music and children’s ministries. We count it as a great blessing that our children are loved, nurtured and mentored by such a caring congregation."
-Chuck & Kandy, with Trey & Jackson

Richard Smith, Director of Student Ministries

Full name: Richard S. Smith

But Please Call Me: Richard

Position: Director of Student Ministries

Born where and when: Charlotte, NC on June 21

Family Facts: I have a mom, dad, step-mom, step-dad, sister, step-brother and a son.

Education: BA from Wingate University, M-Div. From Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY.

How I became a Christian: A Baptist church took in a wayward child and loved him.

How I ended up at Sharon: Wanted to get back to Charlotte, and wanted to serve a Methodist congregation.

The most important thing I do around here is: Hang out with teenagers and harass other staff members.

Favorites:

Music: Loud

Movie: Lord of the Rings

TV Show:

Food: Yes

Place to vacation: Beach

Place to eat: No favorite place

How I spend my free time: Reading, video games, sports

Best books I've read recently: Anything by Tad Williams, The Dangerous Act of Worship, by Mark Labberton, and Soul School, by Jeanne Stevens.

Prized possession: 1921 Silver dollar given to me by my grandfather before he died.

Nobody knows that I . . . almost became a marine biologist.

Hero I'd most like to meet: Gandhi

My vision for the future of Sharon Church is: To see it grow in its ministry to its neighbors and to the hurting in Charlotte.

One way folks can pray for me is: Wisdom and growth in student ministries.