
Matt Matthews
I studied journalism at Virginia Commonwealth University and theology at Union Presbyterian Seminary, both in Richmond, and have served congregations in Arkansas, Virginia and South Carolina.
I love serving God through the ministries and witness of Jesus’ church, having been senior pastor here at First Pres since 2018. It’s been a joy being part of an inclusive, engaged congregation in the heart of this vibrant downtown.
God blessed Rachel and me with three sons, now grown, a gracious old dog, and a small peony garden. We like pickleball, disc golf, indie movies, fried oysters, North Carolina mountains, and talking theology with interested and interesting people.
I occasionally update a webpage at www.MattMatthewscreative.com, am working on a second novel, and will never bungee jump.
matt@firstpres.church
864-386-9138