Rev. Michael Horton and his wife Erin have a three year old son named Jeremy.  Rev. Horton began pastoring Shady Grove on August 22, 2010.  He has previously served as the Minister of Evangelism and Worship at Gate City Baptist in Greensboro, NC  and as Associate Pastor at Dublin First Baptist Church in Dublin, NC.  He also served with Crossculture Ministries as an evangelist and musician.  He graduated from UNC Greensboro with a BS in Business Administration in 2006 and is currently finishing up a Master's of Divinity Degree from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, NC

Rev. Horton believes "the church is the institution in which God chose to fulfill the great commission.  We are to tell others about Christ, baptize those that respond to Him, and disciple all believers to follow His commands and His mission."  He truly has a heart for missions and discipleship.  He is never happier than when someone responds to God's calling to salvation and service.

His wife, Erin, shares a similar passion.  She is currently teaching at Franklinville Elementary School and is letting her light shine inside and outside of the classroom.  She is a devoted teacher, mother, and wife.  Jeremy, their three year old, is currently more passionate about big trucks and tractors than anything else, but he loves to go to church!

Church music should be uplifting and enjoyable and it should point to Christ.  It should enhance the worship service and make it more meaningful.  

At Shady Grove, we enjoy traditional church music, Southern Gospel, Bill Gaither style, with a minor blend of contemporary church music .  We highlight the seasons with special music presentations, usually in the form of a cantata.  We have a 21 member adult choir  ranging in age from 15 to senior adult.  We also are fortunate to have singers of all ages in various group sizes.  Our Musicians include Mae York, Kathy Martin, and myself.