I am the Creative Director and Owner of Front Porch Creative, a branding and design firm that specializes in helping churches make great first impressions.
I have also served as a pastor at three churches over 17 years. In 1999, I was on the team to plant a new church in the Lowell, MA area named Harbor of Hope Christian Church. Most recently I was on staff at the church I grew up in, Rochester Christian Church.
I have an amazing wife, Lynda and four adorable kids, Colin (11), Aubrey (8) and twins Ethan & Addison (5).
On these pages, I simply write about life…family, life, graphic design, things that interest me, things that are close to my heart. And I’d love for you to add to the conversation or just say ‘hi.’
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Hi Matt!
My name is Dana, and my family and I are in Rochester
and attend RCC! I’ve been sneaking around your blogs
for a while!! (linked from Magruders) Thought I’d say hello and tell you we are excited to have you coming! See you soon in person!
Yeah… I’m a lurker on Gretchen’s blog too! I look forward to meeting you.
Yeah, Matt is coming home! I have to dig out the Sound of Music soundtrack to prepare.
“the hills are alive…” Missed you at the reunion on Saturday night. Fun was had by all!