We are so excited to be here in Concord. Let us introduce ourselves: Matthew, Youth Pastor; Staci, Youth Worker; Isaac and Naomi. We are here to serve YOU!

Matthew: I was saved when I was 12 years at home on a Saturday afternoon. I talked to my parents about Jesus and why do I need Him in my life. I realized that I am nothing and miserable without Jesus Christ as my personal Savior and Lord.

I surrendered to preach at 18 years old at Heartland Christian Camp. Bro. Larry Crouch preached the opening service. God used him to get my attention that I needed to preach. After graduating from California State University of Fresno, California in 2011, I went to Faith Missionary Baptist Institue and Seminary (now called Western Missionary Baptist Institue and Seminary) and went four years to study Bible languages. After I graduated FMBI in 2015 with a master’s degree in theology, I met my wife while filling in the pulpit at Shafter Missionary Baptist Church.

My wife and I had dated for a year before we were engaged for several months. We were married on August 5, 2017. We have been married for almost 8 years now coming August of 2025.