Matthew Thomas has been an active part of the Free
Methodist Church since 1979, serving in a variety of roles that include pastor,
church planter, missionary and superintendent. He has served throughout the
Columbia River Conference, the Northern Philippine Conference, and on many
denominational boards, committees and task forces. Matt was consecrated as
bishop of the FMCNA on July 13, 2007.
A passionate commitment to evangelism, discipleship and
leadership development has been foundational for Matt's life in ministry. He
has been actively engaged in sharing Christ with the unsaved, praying with them
to receive salvation and helping them grow to maturity.
Matt has been married to Marlene for 31 years. They have
three sons and one daughter, three of whom are married - Luke & Jennifer, Mitch,
Sam & Christy, and Charese & David. They are blessed that all are serving in
ministry either as volunteers or vocationally. They also have two beautiful granddaughters and two handsome grandsons — Jalen, Jordan, Andrew and Eli.
