2. George Matthews is a respected Pastor and
has received his biblical foundation at New
Sweet Home Church of God in Christ under
the leadership of Pastor A.C. Macklin where
he received Jesus Christ as his Lord and
Personal Savior. He graduated from Woodside
High School and continued his education at
San Jose State University, where he received
his Bachelors of Science Degree in Business
Administration.
3. Pastor George Matthews has worked for the
Hewlett Packard Company where he served
in a diverse number of leadership capacities
such as Sales Development Manager for the
Printer Division of North America. In 2001, he
left the company to go into a full-time ministry
as the Youth Pastor at Acts Full Gospel
Church of God in Christ in Oakland,
California where he worked closely with Dr.
Bob Jackson. He had the opportunity to
guide, train and motivate some of the most
energetic youth within the community.
4. In 1995, Pastor Matthews along with his wife
formed an anointed youth choir that grew to
over 70 voices and performed in concert with
Donnie McClurkin, CeCe Winans, and a host
of other award winning gospel artists. He
served as Administrator over the music,
sound and video departments and helped
launch the Men of Valor Academy. He also
served as the Religious Affairs Director for
the Oakland Branch of the NAACP, and as
the State Youth President for the California
Northwest Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction, under
the leadership of Bishop W.W. Hamilton.
5. In the year 2003, Pastor George Matthews
accepted the call to pastor and received
blessings and support of Bishop W.W.
Hamilton to launch the Genesis Worship
Center, which is among the fastest growing
churches in the East Bay. Genesis Worship
Center offers a variety of ministries
opportunities whereby you can get involved.
God elevated Pastor Matthews to become the
Superintendent of the New Birth District in
2006. He is a devoted husband of 12 years to
Terry Matthews and a proud father of two
sons.
