Matt joined the Highland Hills family in 2020. He is a native of Southern California, and asks you don’t hold that against him. Matt is a graduate of Gateway Seminary (aka Golden Gate), where he received his Master of Arts in Educational Leadership. He has served churches in several capacities including youth pastor, VBS director, children’s ministry leader, Baptist association staff, and chair stacker. He has also taught courses for Calvary Chapel Bible College’s online program including Ministry to Children and Youth. Matt is married to Becca, and in Dec. 2023, the Johnsons welcomed their daughter Cora.