Matt serves in the role of Connect Pastor, which focuses on the care, connection, and shepherding of Mercy Hill. He provides pastoral care, oversees small churches, fosters discipleship opportunities, facilitates people getting plugged into small churches, and preaches in a monthly rotation. He is passionate about discipleship and shepherding people. He has served as an elder since 2015, and began full-time ministry at Mercy Hill in September, 2022. Matt has had the opportunity to connect with people of all ages, through many different avenues: overseas missions, Young Life, as a youth group leader, Bible studies, in small groups, one-on-one discipleship, and as a chaplain at area nursing homes. He lives in Millersburg with his wife, Amy. He is an avid target shooter, NRA instructor, enjoys taking day trips, and spending time with his wife.