Our Pastor

Matt and Nancy

Matt grew up in a Christian home and became a Christian at the age of 13. It was during his time at Durham University studying Maths that he got involved with the Christian Union and after graduating spent a year with UCCF:thechristianunions as a Relay worker. This was followed by a year in London as a Ministry Trainee at Duke Street Church and a year working for a property services company in Newcastle.

From 2007 to 2012 Matt worked with UCCF as a Staff Worker in Sunderland, Stockton and Teesside, during which he had his first contact with Hardwick Baptist Church. Matt then moved on to work part-time as Assistant Pastor at Grace Church in Doncaster and part-time working in Doncaster College.

In 2015, Matt was called to the Pastorate at Hardwick Baptist Church, starting as Pastor in September 2015.

Matt met his wife Nancy whilst at University, were married in August 2010 and have 3 young children. Matt enjoys playing and watching football, listening to music, going to gigs and watching TV boxsets. He owns a guitar but can’t play it very well!