Matt Bissonnette - Student Ministries Pastor

I was born in Astoria, Oregon, but spent most of my life in the Olympia, Washington area.  I came to Christ as a senior in high school and, soon after, felt God’s calling to ministry. Callie and I were married in August of 1999 and moved to Portland where I attended Multnomah Bible College. I graduated in December of 2002 with a BS in Bible Theology and Youth Ministry. During my time at Multnomah, I served as the volunteer youth pastor for Southeast Community Church of the Nazarene in Portland.

In June 2004, I accepted my first full-time youth ministry position at Kent Nazarene Church in Kent, WA. While at Kent, I enrolled in the online Masters program through Northwest Nazarene University and graduated in December 2008 with a Masters in Christian Education.

Callie and I have two children: Silas, who recently turned 3, and Lindsay, who is 18 months. We also have a Beagle named Jessie. I am a huge fan of baseball and the OSU Beavers. My family and I also enjoy the Oregon coast, attending sporting events, watching NASCAR, and being with family and friends.

Favorite Movie: It's a tie between Field of Dreams and Goonies

Favorite Book: Searching For God Knows What - Donald Miller

Favorite Quote: “Guess what? I have flaws. What are they? Oh I dunno, I sing in the shower. Sometimes I spend too much time volunteering. Occasionally I'll hit somebody with my car. So sue me-- no, don't sue me. That is opposite the point I'm trying to make.”

~ Michael Scott

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