Bio

Pastor Matt grew up in Indiana, but he has a love for the West that is only of the Lord. After many years of trying to convince himself of his salvation, the Lord saved him as an 18 year old college freshman. After Pastor Matt finished his undergrad and seminary degrees in Bible, he and his wife, Amy, were married in 2006. After Amy finished her graduate degree, the Lord clearly directed the Atheys to stay in South Carolina. It was during this time that the Lord allowed them to adopt their first son, Caleb.

In 2010, Pastor Matt was notified that the company he was working for in South Carolina was closing down at the end of the year. The Lord had been burdening the Atheys for California ministry at this same time. The Lord miraculously opened the door for Pastor Matt to be offered a full time position in the Sacramento area. The Atheys moved to northern California in early 2011. After moving to California, the Lord skillfully guided the Atheys through the process of adopting their second son, William, and their daughter Emily.

Pastor Matt currently serves as a bi-vocational minister within our congregation and specifically oversees our teens and youth program. 

Pastor Matt is thrilled and humbled at the calling of God upon his life. He loves preaching and teaching the Word of God, one on one discipleship, and seeing others grow through God’s working in their lives.

In his spare time he enjoys reading, playing with his children, and exploring the beauty of Northern California.