January 2016 – Lima and Huancayo, Peru
Dear Ones – Thank you so much for sharing in the Peru ministry last month. It was a good and fruitful time, though at times difficult. The original plan was to celebrate Bishop Bill’s retirement and the consecration of two … Continue reading 
The Wedding Update
It’s time for an update! Let’s work backwards ..
Mary Beth and I are married!
On January 2nd, Mary Beth and I entered into the covenant and sacrament of marriage in a beautiful ceremony that took place at a Lutheran church in San Diego. We surrounded by many of our family and close…
Reflection – 5 years later
Today, Jan 20, is my 5th missionary anniversary! I arrived here 5 years ago today with 2 bulging suitcases, joy in my heart, and a twinge of nerves. Through God's mercy, Leamarie True, came with me for 3 months to share her wisdom and experience with...
Newsletter, January 2016
After the dismantling of the apartheid system in South Africa, many previously segregated Bible Colleges and Universities had to rethink the manner in which they taught theology. No longer could they assume that every student had had equal educational opportunities or...
Coming to Houston Feb 28
Thanks to Fr. Carl Lund for inviting Matt to visit Holy Trinity in Houston TX on Feb. 28, right after the Synod for the REC Diocese of Mid-America. It is a blessing to be able to combine trips, and it will be a pleasure to see Fr. Carl again.
Loving Honduras December 2015
I have spent the last two weeks at my casita in San Lorenzo. We are having nine nights of posadas at different houses each night. The posada was at my casita on Monday. The villagers come down the road singing, led by two children dressed as Mary and Joseph. They knock…