Matt is Board Certified Clinical Chaplain, Pastoral Counselor and Diplomate Supervisor through the College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy (CPSP). He holds an MA in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary and a Doctor of Ministry in Chaplaincy, Counseling and Psychotherapy from the Graduate Institute of the College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy. In addition, Matt is an ordained minister and commissioned Health Care Chaplain through the American Baptist Churches of the USA and is Commissioned Minister of the Church of the Brethren. Matt previously served as a parish pastor for 25 years, 15 years at the American Canyon Community Church. Matt has been married to his partner for 23 years and they have one son in high school and one son who is a college student.