Dr. Paul W. Noe
Senior Pastor

        Dr. Paul W. Noe is a native of York, South Carolina. He is a 1983 graduate of York Comprehensive High School. He is also a graduate of North Greenville College (A. A.), Winthrop University (B. A. in English), New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (Master of Divinity), and Luther Rice Seminary (Doctor of Ministry). He has served churches in Mississippi, North Carolina, and South Carolina as pastor. He has been pastor of the Sweetwater Baptist Church since July 2005. He is married to Bobbi Summers Noe who is a fourth grade teacher at Belvedere Elementary School. They have two children – Alyss (Pronounced Elise) - 12 years old and Chandler – 8 years old.

 Rev. Gary Powell
Associate Pastor/ Minister of Music & Worship

        A native of Arkansas, He graduated from Ouachita Baptist University (1988)with a Bachelor of Music degree in Church Music. In 1991, he received his Master of Arts degree in Religion & Education from Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary in Memphis, TN. Gary and his wife, Norma, a Michigan native, married in the same year. They have 3 daughters: Emily, Grace, and Bethany. They have served churches in Arkansas, Tennessee, New Mexico, and North Carolina. He enjoys golf, nature photography, and the piano.

        As a tenth grader, He heard the call of God into full-time Christian service. Gary’s passion for leading in worship is found in his ministry verse, Psalm 40:3. “He has put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God. Many will see it and fear and trust in the Lord.”