Pastor
Barrington United Methodist Church
President, Board of Directors
Portico Collective (PoCo)
Projects and Work
Portico Collective
In 2014, Matthew launched Portico Collective (PoCo): a 501 (c)(3) mixed-reality faith community which aims to re-engage non-practicing Christians with their faith while creating healthier lives, relationships, and neighborhoods. Today, the Collective includes nearly 10,000 individuals in 18 countries who interact with PoCo devotionals, podcasts and live videos. Since its inception, more than 1,000 persons have participated in PoCo’s online discipleship groups and local gatherings, leading to Matthew being named to Aboundant’s “Top 12 Digital Ministry Experts You Should Know.” He currently serves as president of PoCo’s board of directors. Frequently, he acts as a consultant to other congregations, annual conferences, and denominations to help them develop digital ministries for adults.
Available for
Comment/
Consultation on
Mixed-reality communities
Digital religion & spirituality