Eastern Hills Baptist Church
Saturday, September 04, 2010

Church Staff

 
                            
 
 
 
Robin D. Fisher, Senior Pastor
Pastor Robin has served as Pastor since January, 2004.  He was born and raised in Asheville and has been married to his beautiful wife (and best friend) Tricia since 1985.  Pastor Robin has two sons: Jared (born in 1990) and Seth (born in 1996).  He received his Bachelor's degree from UNC- Chapel Hill in 1985 and received the Master of Divinity (1991) and Doctor of Ministry (1999) degrees from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, NC.  His hobbies are golfing, hanging out with his sons, and all things regarding Tar Heel sports.
 
 
                             
 
 
 
 
Renato Costa, Minister of Worship and Outreach
Renato has served on the Eastern Hills staff since 2006.  Born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Renato attended East Texas Baptist University and the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.  He is married to his favorite pianist, Jennifer.  The Costas were married in 2006 and are expecting the first addition to their family in August of 2010.  The Costas serve EHBC by leading worship and by coordinating mission trips to Brazil, where Renato serves as an English-Portuguese translator.  Renato enjoys Brazilian soccer and Formula One racing. 
 
 
 
 
 
Matt McCabe, Student Minister
Matt has served on the Eastern Hills staff since 2008.  He is originally from Texas and attended Wayland Baptist University.  He also met his lovely wife Anna at Wayland; they have been married since 2008.  (Matt maintains that Anna is smarter than Albert Einstein.)  Matt is currently attending Southern Evangelical Seminary part-time in addition to serving at Eastern Hills.  Matt enjoys playing basketball in his spare time.
 
 
 
 
 
Marlene Connell, Administrative Assistant
Marlene has served in her position at Eastern Hills since 1987.  The ministerial staff members are keenly aware that Marlene is the one that truly runs the church office.  She is married to Sherrill and has two married children and several grandchildren that give her much joy.  Marlene is also the Music Minister at Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church in Mint Hill, NC.
 
 
 
 
 
Donna Johnson, Financial Secretary
Donna has served at Eastern Hills Baptist Church since 2006 and does an outstanding job.  She was born and raised in Charlotte and is married to Elando. They met while in college at Appalachian State University and have two sons. Donna and her family are members of Central Church of God in Charlotte.