Matthew grew up in Connecticut where he served as Youth and Worship Pastor for ten years. He worked as a Counselor and Director for Camp Faithful Youth Camp in Southington Connecticut for 12 years. He began his pastoral ministry at Hope Christian Fellowship in Charlton Massachusetts. Matthew is an ordained minister through the Advent Christian Denomination. 

He enjoys writing music, bowling, and making people laugh. He and his wife Ashley have two beautiful girls named Daisy and Lily.