Our Staff:
Brian Matherlee, Lead Pastor
Pastor Brian began in pastoral ministry in 1993 and came to Hayworth in 2013. He is married to Loretta and they have two beautiful daughters, Emily and Ashley. They love the depth of fellowship, teaching, and passionate commitment to the community and missions around the world on the part of the people that make up the fellowship at Hayworth. He enjoys singing and playing guitar, beach trips, traveling to baseball parks around the country and visiting new places. His greatest desire is that all people would find the forgiveness, joy and hope that only Jesus Christ delivers.
Elizabeth Cohen, Children’s Pastor
Pastor Elizabeth has been in vocational ministry since 2013. As a teenager, Elizabeth expressed a calling to serve in children’s ministry and began giving up time during the summer months to serve at children’s camps. In 2016, the calling that began in Elizabeth’s teenage years led her to Hayworth to serve as the children’s pastor. Hayworth is a life-filled community of believers and Elizabeth is thankful to be part of a community that provides opportunities for people of all ages to participate in the life of the church. Elizabeth has an adventurous spirit and enjoys traveling with her husband, Josh.
Dorothy Klass, Choir Pastor
Dorothy Bowen Klass serves as one of our Assistant Pastors as well as Choir Director. A graduate of God's Bible College in Cincinnati, Ohio, Dorothy has taught music for many years. She also assisted her husband, Mark in ministry, serving in various capacities. Dorothy and Mark live in Thomasville and have one son, Jay, who lives in Atlanta, GA. Dorothy enjoys flowers, cats, tea, writing and the Prayer Station outreach. Fun fact: "I lose my keys and my purse on a regular basis." What I love about Hayworth:
"I love the presence of the Holy Spirit I sense at Hayworth."
Josh Tipton, Student Ministry Pastor
Pastor Josh came to Hayworth in 2023 after two years serving as a youth pastor in SC. Originally from Indiana, Josh received a degree in Christian Ministries from Indiana Wesleyan University. Josh has experience serving as a personal caregiver in a nursing home, which goes to show that he cares deeply for people of all ages and loves building relationships with people in order to deepen their faith. When he isn’t working, Pastor Josh enjoys soccer and playing disc golf!
Eddie McClure, Congregational Care Pastor
Pastor Eddie and his wife Sylvia love their family and the church! Pastor Eddie serves in a variety of ways at Hayworth, teaching a Bible study on Wednesday mornings at 11am, organizing activities throughout the year for 3rd Act (senior adults ministry), and coordinating teams to help visit and care for our shut-ins. We are blessed to have Pastor Eddie on the team at Hayworth!
Dr. Kenneth Lee, HCS Principal
Dr. Kenneth Lee joined Hayworth Christian School staff in 2024 as the principal! Dr. Lee has served in both public and private education over the last 10+ years. He has earned several degrees in Christian Education, Counseling and Theology. He has been married to Melissa Lee for over 27 years. They have a son and daughter (w/son-in-law) and two grandchildren.