Matthew J. Halverson
Colbert
Summary
Great Commission-driven pastor with more than thirteen years of experience in church leadership and success in creating a thriving Word-centered ministry. Successful in overseeing various church ministries and shepherding individuals where they are at.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Visiting Instructor
Ecola Bible College
10.2025 - Current
- Taught the Epistle of James.
- Lead class discussions and lectures for one-hour blocks over nine class sessions throughout a week.
- Provided pastoral counsel for students.
- Created assignments and exams, offering feedback to support students' spiritual development.
Adjunct Faculty
Great Northern University
01.2024 - Current
- Instructed youth ministry courses at the undergraduate level within the pastoral ministry department.
- Created assignments to help students achieve learning objectives.
- Led class discussions that imparted practical insights to students.
- Designed lectures utilizing practical practitioner knowledge.
- Evaluated assignments and provided detailed feedback to facilitate student growth.
- Counseled students through ministry decisions.
Associate Pastor
New Creation Fellowship
10.2012 - Current
- Led twice-weekly youth gatherings for middle school and high school students.
- Developed and taught expositional messages weekly.
- Created and implemented a two-year pastoral internship.
- Led regular Bible studies and facilitated discussions.
- Counseled couples preparing for marriage.
- Counseled students and families in crisis.
- Cared for and trained adult volunteers.
- Discipled students, leaders, and parents.
- Handled the administration of camps, retreats, and mission trips.
- Stewarded the youth and mission budget.
- Strengthened the missions program.
- Coordinated Mission Sundays.
- Strengthened relationships with and encouraged missionaries abroad.
- Built and maintained a network with other area pastors.
- Preached expositional sermons when filling the pulpit.
Education
Ph.D. student - Biblical Studies with a New Testament Emphasis
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Kansas City, MO12.2029
Master of Divinity -
Western Seminary
Portland, OR01.2022
B.A. - Youth Ministry and Bible
Moody Bible Institute
Chicago, IL12.2011
Skills
- Written and verbal communication
- Able to teach and create lesson plans
- Can facilitate and lead others toward a common goal
- Able to take input from others
- Good at listening and remembering details about people and events
- Invites constructive criticism and is able to filter and implement necessary changes
- Able to share leadership and collaborate with others
- Can communicate with and disciple individuals at any age and stage
- Able to make objective decisions for the benefit of the group against personal convenience
- Able to discern truth from error and remain steadfast in theological convictions
Accomplishments
Assessed and ordained in 2019 by New Creation Fellowship in association with Church Venture Northwest
Certification
Assessed and ordained by New Creation Fellowship in association with Church Venture Northwest
Timeline
Visiting Instructor
Ecola Bible College
10.2025 - Current
Adjunct Faculty
Great Northern University
01.2024 - Current
Associate Pastor
New Creation Fellowship
10.2012 - Current
Ph.D. student - Biblical Studies with a New Testament Emphasis
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Master of Divinity -
Western Seminary
B.A. - Youth Ministry and Bible
Moody Bible Institute
PERSONAL
- Married since 2007
- Four kids