Servant Pastor Shaunta M Patton was born into the faith in 2008 as he accepted Jesus Christ reading the gospels in his bedroom. From that day he read the scriptures in his home until the holy spirit lead him to United Peoples Community under the leadership of Pastor Billy E. Pierce Jr. Brother Patton quickly rose to Assistant Pastor. In 2022, Pastor Billy E Pierce Jr season of ministry at UPCC ended and Brother Patton was elected by the church to fill the role.  

Pastor Shaunta is married to Priscilla Patton with 9 adult children and 3 grandchildren. He has served as Executive Director of Love INC of Jackson County since 2010. Furthermore, worked over 15 years helping Jackson County with housing help.