1. Rev. Matthew Christian
3077 Turman Circle Decatur, Ga 30033 Phone: (404) 808-3920 revmattchristian@gmail.com
Position Desired: Chaplain
Experience
Pastoral Staff, All Souls Fellowship (PCA) Decatur, Ga 1/11-present
 Primary responsibilities have included Shepherding and Counseling Staff and Parishoners
through Crisis and Transition, Performed Weddings and Officiated Funerals and Memorial
Services Counseling Family Members dealing with Grief and Loss, Trained Parenting and
Marriage Mentoring Teams, Pastoral Counseling with Individuals and Teams,
Counseling/Mentoring Staff and Lay Leadership. Led Community Groups, Presbytery
Campus Ministry Committee and Managed Church Facility. Preaching Sunday Mornings
(15-20 per year) and Special Services on Liturgical Calendar, Teaching all age groups in
multiple formats (i.e.- Large Groups, Small Groups, and Large Conferences). Rebuilt
Diaconate, Initiated Adult Education on Sunday mornings, and Partnered with
organizations in and around Decatur caring for our community through our Holisitc
Ministry Team. Led Community Groups, Regional Campus Ministry Committee and
Managed Church Facility.
Pastoral Staff, Intown Community Church (PCA) Atlanta, Ga 1/02-1/10
 Performed Weddings and Officiated Funerals and Memorial Services Counseling Family
Members dealing with Grief and Loss, Shepherding and Counseling Staff and Parishoners
through Crisis and Transition, shaping and communicating philosophy of ministry and
strategic goals, preaching, teaching, training, Regional and Community leadership roles.
Partnered with organizations in and around Decatur caring for our community. Led
Community Groups, Holistic Family Ministry, and managed departmental staff.
Assistant Pastor, First Presbyterian Church (PCA) Macon, Ga 6/97-1/02
 Primary responsibilities with Student Ministry, managing College age interns, general
pastoral responsibilities.
Education
University of South Carolina 8/89-5/91
Covenant College B.A. Psychology 8/91-5/93
Covenant Theological Seminary Masters of Divinity 8/94-5/98
Ordained 10/98, currently a member in good standing of Metro Atlanta Presbytery

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Skills
 Counseling Individuals and Teams
 Strong Leadership, Shepherding and Pastoral Skills
 Building Organizational Structures
 Team Builder
 Preaching, Teaching and Worship Leader
Leadership Style
Winsome and Relational: I am a Pastor at heart, loving and serving those around me in a
gracious and compassionate way. I come alongside individuals and groups to shepherd,
counsel and lead. I build teams that help prop me up where I am weak and with people
who accentuate my strengths.
*References available upon request