Matt is a Christian, husband, father, pastor, and author who thoroughly enjoys the busy life God has given him. Having spent his childhood in Southeast Pennsylvania, Matt graduated from Liberty University in 2001 and Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary in 2010. He currently serves as Lead Pastor of Temple Baptist Church in Halfmoon, NY, a growing multi-generational church in the Albany suburbs. He has a passion for teaching the Bible, for serving the church of Jesus, and seeing churches planted so that more people can know the life-changing power of the Gospel. A gifted speaker and teacher Matt has a heart for helping people understand the deep things of God in ways that connect with their real lives. He is hopeful that God would use him to be an encourager and equipper to the church at large. He and his wife, Amanda, live in Clifton Park, NY with their 4 young and very active children. They spend their days in a furious blur of T-ball, gymnastics, soccer, and school activities, all the while attempting to cherish each fleeting moment. In his downtime, he enjoys dark coffee, reading, hiking in the Adirondacks, and spending time with his family.