Before understanding the gospel himself, Matt defined his life by striving, working to find value, and longing to know he is someone who matters. Thankfully Jesus met him and helped him understand the grace of God. This grace awakened him to his heart and to living fully. Through counseling, Matt began to understand how our story and our feelings are fundamental to living the life God has made us to live.

Matt enjoys coaching men who are looking for encouragement and longing to discover what they were made to be and do. He has discipled adolescents and adults and loves to engage in significant conversations about life, God, and His scripture.

Matt was an Area Director with Young Life for 22 years and understands the demands and challenges of ministry. The loneliness, and effort of ministry has forced him to reach out for connection and cling to Jesus with his whole heart.

Matt loves adventure and outdoors, sports, moving water of all kinds, house projects, reading fiction, and time with friends and family. His wife of 20 years, Randi Lea, and their three kids live a full life in Murfreesboro, TN.