Rev. Matt Elmore was ordained into the Gospel Ministry in 2018 and has faithfully served as both a Student Minister and Senior Pastor since that time. On May 4, 2025, he was called to serve as the Senior Pastor of Sardis Baptist Church. He earned his undergraduate degree in Kinesiology in 2015 and his Masters of Divinity with a focus in Ministry Studies in 2020.

Pastor Matt is committed to Christ-centered leadership, with a strong emphasis on pastoral care and biblically grounded preaching. He finds great joy in spending time with members of the congregation, whether through personal visits, shared moments of encouragement, or walking alongside them in seasons of both joy and hardship.

He has been married to his wife, Alyssa, since November 12, 2022. Together, they are blessed with a son, Eli, and their beloved family dog,  a miniature schnauzer named Larry. Outside of ministry, Pastor Matt enjoys following sports (Clemson Tigers) and spending time on the golf course or the lake when time allows. We are grateful to have Pastor Matt and his family as part of the Sardis community and look forward with anticipation to all that God will do through his leadership.

Email address: pastor.matt@sardisbc.org