Shayne has been playing the drums since the age of 2. His family has traveled and sang Southern Gospel music since before he was born.

He says he has always had a desire to play music and knows that he has been called to travel and minister through his talents in music and be a blessing and encouragement to God's people and those who need Christ.

Full Name: Shayne Vernon Mathena

Nick Name: Shayne 'O' Mac, Drummer Man

Position: Drummer; vocals

Date Joined: 2-4-06 charter member

D.O.B. June 12

Spouse: Amy

Anniversary: 9/24

Children: Joey, Justin and Shayne, Jr.

Grandchildren: One

Parents: Kathy Mathena

Siblings: Bryan Mathena

Birthplace: Roanoke, Va.

Hometown: Springfield, Va.

Place you live now: Deland, FL

Home Church: Deland Church of God

Occupation: Air Conditioning and refrigeration Maintenance

Future Plans: To play and sing with my favorite group “The Kingsmen”

Bible Verse: John 3:17

Song: You mean I have to narrow it down to one? Hmm…"Little Is Much" and "Midnight Cry"

Singer: Mark Trammell, Arthur Rice and Bob Nitz Sr.

Trio: The Booth Brothers

Quartet: The Kingsmen

Musician: Doug Riley, Mike Hopper and Brandon Reese

Food: MEAT!

Soda: Dr. Pepper

Color: Red

Candy: Milky Way

Restaurant: Cracker Barrel

Distinctive memory with New Day: My first practice feeling the chemistry and annointing.

What being a member of New Day means to you: Allows me to live my dream and share my testimony with others.

Give a short testimony about salvation: At the age of 5 I asked Jesus into my heart and the rest is history.

Likes about the Road: Love to travel, love to ride that bus.

Dislikes about the Road: Being away from my family

Something you don't think people know about you: I love hockey, sci-fi and video games

Who do you admire: My Grandfather, My Wife, My Pastor