About Matt

Matt has been serving at Piedmont since 2005 in the Worship Ministry.  Prior to serving at Piedmont, Matt graduated from Kennsaw Mountain High School where he refined his music skills in Band leadership, and as the worship leader for FCA.

Matt began teaching upperclassman at Mt. Paran Christian School in the Fall of 2008 in Applied Music specifically teaching students how to prepare for and lead worship.

Matt and his band lead worship for students and adults across the Southeast at camps, Disciple Nows, and other various events, keeping worship as a lifestyle at the forefront of their ministry.

Favorite Old Testament Bible verse:
"The Lord your God is with you, he is mighty to save.  He will take great delight in you, he will quiet
you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing." - Zephaniah 3:17

Favorite New Testament Bible verse:  
"To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory." - Collosians 1:27

Favorite quote:
“I'd like to think the best of me is still hiding up in my sleeve.” - John Mayer

Favorite movie:
All the James Bonds, Anchorman, and The Godfather

Favorite book:
Quiet Strength by Tony Dungy

What's on your iPod (favorite music):
John Mayer, JM3, Frank Sinatra, Hillsong United, Coldplay, Dave Barnes, Charles Billingsley, Dave Matthews Band, Eric Clapton, SRV, Kristian Stanfill, Todd Fields...just to name a few

What's your secret ambition:
To hunt the Loch Ness Monster "Nessie" in Scotland

What would you do with a day off:
Sleep in, hang out with my friends, or just stay at home all day in a quiet house