Welcome
Hi, I'm Matt Perkins!
Relational, high-capacity pastor and creative arts leader with 30+ years of experience shaping worship, production, and weekend experiences in Wisconsin, Florida, and California. Proven track record navigating organizational transitions, developing people, designing emotionally and spiritually meaningful services, and building strong, healthy ministry cultures.
Founder of Grief to Growth®, serving churches, nonprofits, and community organizations nationwide through emotional health resources, training, and strategic consulting.
Equally comfortable leading from the platform or behind the scenes—grounded in pastoral care, creative excellence, and a commitment to life-change.
Ministry Overview
2014 -2024
PEOPLES CHURCH
Fresno, CA
Followed a beloved worship pastor who served 46 years—honoring legacy while introducing innovation.
2007-2014
FAITH ASSEMBLY
Orlando, FL
Led Worship and Media Ministry for a multicultural congregation of 5,000+ weekly attendees
Worked directly with architects and construction teams on design and implementation of audio, video, and lighting systems for new 300,000+ sq ft campus.
Directed worship and media teams during launch of second campus.
Featured in Church Production Magazine for innovative ministry use of technology.
1995-2007
BAYSIDE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
Green Bay, WI
Directed worship, creative communications, and broadcast ministries for congregation of 2500+
Executive Producer for television ministry with regional reach.
Developed musical production for the Congressional Medal of Honor Convention.
Developed choirs to support national touring events and recordings (Josh Groban, Pat Boone, Ray Charles, Young Messiah Tour)
About Us
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Matt and Kari
Matt and Kari Perkins were married in 2017 with their combined seven children standing by their side—a beautiful moment born from unimaginable loss. While their story wasn't one they would have chosen, they have witnessed God use their journey to help countless people move forward after significant life transitions. Their ministry is rooted in authentic experience, vulnerability, and a deep understanding that hope can emerge even from the darkest seasons of life.
Matt's late wife, Marybeth, was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer just months after their family moved from Orlando, Florida to Fresno, California. Despite aggressive treatment, Marybeth passed away in July of 2015, less than a year after their move. Around that same time, Kari's late husband, Eddie, was serving as a successful Children's Pastor at Northpointe Church in Fresno. In November 2015, Eddie was speaking during a vision Sunday about the church's new kids building when he collapsed while walking off the stage and passed away from an undiagnosed heart condition. Both Matt and Kari found themselves navigating the overwhelming wilderness of grief while caring for their children and trying to find a way forward.
Matt and Kari met while seeing the same counselor as they processed the loss of their spouses. In 2017, they married with Kari's five boys and Matt's two girls by their side, beginning a new chapter as a blended family of nine. In 2021, they founded Grief to Growth®, which now offers resources and support to individuals impacted by significant life transitions across the nation. In January 2024, they co-authored "The Grief to Growth Pathway: A Guide for Transforming Your Loss Into Renewed Purpose," which became a #1 New Release on Amazon. They have shared their story and message of hope in various settings, including marriage and blended family retreats, conferences, churches, and podcasts, always communicating with transparency and authenticity that connects deeply with audiences of all types.
Worship Leading
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Vocal Projects
HONG KONG DISNEYLAND
Worship Projects
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Video Samples
recent projects
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Resources
writing • content development • coachingÂ
2024-2025
The Grief to Growth Pathway
Resources for Local Churches
Author Coaching and Design
