Biography
Matthew is an experienced, award-winning journalist who can speak directly to management issues confronting U.S. churches on a daily basis.
Matthew serves as director of editorial for the Church Law and Tax Group at Christianity Today. He edits the Church Law & Tax Report newsletter, ChurchLawAndTax.com, and the ManagingYourChurch.com blog, and leads an editorial team responsible for numerous publications, websites, and print and digital resources. He also writes the Church Law & Tax Update and Church Management Update eNewsletters, and the "Office Toolkit" column for the quarterly Leadership Journal.
Prior to his current role, Matthew worked for several years as a business reporter and business editor for a small, regional daily newspaper in Colorado.
He has won several awards for his writing and editing work throughout his career.
Matthew has spoken at several conferences, including 2013 Common Ground. He also has provided guest presentations for classes at Denver Seminary and for webinars with a variety of organizations, including XPastor.org and ECFA. He also has provided radio and newspaper interviews on a range of topics, such as giving to churches.
Industry Expertise (3)
Non-Profit/Charitable
Media - Print
Religious Institutions
Areas of Expertise (3)
Church Leadership
Church Management
Publishing
Accomplishments (1)
Award of Excellence, Christian Ministry (Digital): ManagingYourChurch.com (professional)
Award of Excellence for the Evangelical Press Association's Christian Ministry (Digital) category for 2012.
Education (1)
University of Denver: Bachelor of Arts, Journalism, Public Policy, Leadership 1998
Graduated Magna Cum Laude. Activities included Editor of the University of Denver Clarion (1996-1998), Resident Assistant, Mortar Board, and Golden Key.
Affiliations (3)
- University of Denver
- National Association of Church Business Administration
- Evangelical Press Association
Links (3)
Event Appearances (3)
10 Church Management Matters--That Matter
Guest lecturer Denver Seminary
2013-03-04
Saying It Right--Legal and Risk Management Considerations for Church Communications
National Church Administration Day NACBA Mile High Chapter
2013-10-17
Serving Church Leaders in the Digital Age
2013 Common Ground Colorado Springs, Colorado
2013-04-12
Sample Talks (1)
Serving Church Leaders in the Digital Age
The evolution of print and digital communications at Christianity Today to serve U.S. church leaders.
Style
Availability
- Moderator
- Panelist
- Workshop Leader
- Host/MC
Social