Pastor of Communities & People

Contact: matt.eldredge@harvestcc.info

I started following Jesus when I was 20 years old even though I had known about Him my whole life. He quickly showed me the power of His grace and His ability to redeem the brokenness in my life. One of the ways He redeemed my previous lifestyle, was by giving me a heart for young people to authentically know, love, and follow Jesus. I worked/served with Young Life for 8 years and also worked with Harvest's youth group for 13 years, having the privilege to be the Youth Pastor for 6 of those years.

In the fall of 2023 I transitioned into my current role as Pastor of Communities and People. I long for Harvest to be a community of Jesus' followers who are deepening their discipleship to Jesus and are engaged in making disciples in our church and community at large.

I'm married to my best friend Kathleen, and have loved partnering together in student ministry over the years, but now we have the great joy of partnering together in parenting our son (and daughter... soon) as we see him continue to grow into the person God has made him to be. 

If I have free time, you'll find me on a disc golf course! I'd love to catch a round with you if you share a mutual love for throwing plastic circles at metal baskets.