St. Matthew was well represented in the 2014 National Baptist Convention held in Memphis, Tn. Members of the youth department as well as the W.I.A. were in attendance. They attended daily classes and training as well as went to services each night. The youth also competed against others from all across the region. Many of them made it to the next level. Sis. Rena Bolden and Sis. Kena Jackson were top placers in their categories.