Pastor Matt leads Hillcrest Baptist Church. He accepted Jesus as his Savior at age nine and graduated from West Coast Baptist College in 2010. He met his wife, Rizza, in college, and they have three children: Mikaella, Mason, and Micah. Pastor Matt's ministry includes serving as a Youth Pastor in Southern California and an Assistant Pastor in Washington. He earned his Master of Divinity from Liberty University in 2022. On June 5, 2022, he became Hillcrest Baptist's second pastor. He enjoys family time, sports, kayaking, and connecting with people.