Matt’s journey of faith began early, growing up with a father who was a Messianic rabbi, which instilled in him a deep passion to see the Jewish people — and the nations — come to know Yeshua (Jesus) as Messiah. After earning his B.A. in Religion from Nyack College, Matt spent time serving in New York and Maryland before ultimately moving to Seattle to continue his ministry.

Since 2010, he has led Restoration, a vibrant Messianic Jewish community committed to living out the Good News in a Jewish context. With over twenty years of experience as an ordained rabbi, he continues to serve as a leader, teacher, and encourager within the growing Messianic movement.

Matt is the author of Jesus Never Said Anything New (available on Amazon) and serves on the board of Jewish Voice Ministries International. He and his wife, Laura, live in Seattle with their three children.