Meet the Staff

Say hello to the leadership team at Edge Church

Meet our leadership

Matthew McKnight- Lead Pastor

Hello, so great to connect with you today. So here's a little about myself.

I'm a Tennessee boy born and bred. I have lived most of my life in Linden, a small town located on the Buffalo river.

The Lord called me to Columbia in 2022 to pastor Edge Church.

Leading up to this point, I was called into ministry in 1995 and since have served in various positions that include youth pastor and lead pastor.

My passion is to love on people the same way that Jesus loves on me because every person has value.

My desire is to offer hope and purpose by ministering truth and grace with a relevance that is practical and applicable to our everyday lives.

I am married to the love of my life, Sharon McKnight since 1995. We have two grown children, a daughter Kazeray & a son Kanin.

I also love coffee, outdoor activities & our dogs Ruth, Lemon & Bull.



"But I know a Guy..." - Pastor Matt

Sharon McKnight - Children's Pastor/Women's Ministries Coordinator

I currently serve as Children's Pastor as well as Women's Ministries Coordinator at Edge Church.

I have been married to my amazing husband, Matthew McKnight since 1995. We have two wonderful children,

Kazeray & Kanin who are the joys of my world.

My heart is to minister to kids in a fun and creative way, all while teaching them and modeling the love of Jesus.

My passion is to influence the world around me everyday by "Being the Good". I also enjoy expressing my personality and sense of style

by wearing fun hats and colorful glasses.


"Be The Good" - Pastor Sharon

Michael Bell - Student Pastor

Hey! My wife Jacquelyn, our kids (Mckenzie, Amyah, and Mason) , and I have lived in Tennessee our entire life. I enjoy the outdoors, going to the mountains, watching sports, and I am a Tennessee VOL Football fan (Go Big Orange!!). 

I have served in youth ministry since 2009 and have served the local church in various capacities. Being obedient to my call in to ministry in 2022 I completed the credentialing process of Ordained Ministry through the Church of God. Before the Lord led my family and I to here to Edge Church in 2024, I served as Youth Pastor for two years in Linden, TN.

Serving at the Edge Church as Youth Pastor is an honor and privilege as I desire to see every life in our communities changed and transformed by the life giving power of Jesus and through the working of the Holy Spirit.

We look forward to working to fulfill the Great Commission in Maury County, surrounding counties, and throughout the world!! “Gather Community, Grow in Connection, Go in Commission!!”

"God Doesn't Look on the Outside, He Looks on the Inside" - Pastor Michael

Breanna DuBose - Worship Pastor

Jewel Wiles - Church Clerk

Serves as church clerk at Edge Church.

"Jesus cares about you more than you could ever know." - Jewell