Pastor Spotlight: Matthew McDonald

By Bryant Thigpen Riverbend News Ephesians 2:17 says, “And He came and preached peace to you who were afar off and to those who were near,” and this verse could be used to describe the life of Matthew McDonald.  McDonald was born and raised in Suwannee County and graduated from Suwannee High School in 1999. Currently, he serves as the pastor of Friendship Baptist Church in Live Oak, where he has served since 2018. But prior to becoming the pastor at Friendship, McDonald has spent his life spreading the gospel around the world.  Following his high school graduation, McDonald attended the University of West Florida in Pensacola, where he graduated in 2004 with a Bache