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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.
Worship Leading
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Life-change is the goal of every worship experience and every team interaction. I am a pastor first, creative second—leading from values of family, connection, authenticity, and excellence.
~Â Matt Perkins
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)
Our Story
matt and kari perkins
Vocal Projects
HONG KONG DISNEYLAND
Worship Projects
matt & Kari
Video Samples
recent projects
shoot / editÂ
Resources
writing • content development • coachingÂ
2024-2025
The Grief to Growth Pathway
Resources for Local Churches
Author Coaching and Design
