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Matt Overton

Associate pastor, Columbia Presbyterian Church, Vancouver, Washington

Matt Overton is the associate pastor for youth and family ministry at Columbia Presbyterian Church in Vancouver, Washington. He has been doing youth ministry in various forms for the past 17 years, and is also the owner of Mowtown Teen Lawn Care and the executive director for The Columbia Future Forge. To learn more about the work Overton is doing, visit www.youthministryinnovators.com.

Tim Soerens

Applications now open for Reflective Leadership Grants

“This was a game-changer for us. The chance to climb up from the ‘dance floor’ of our everyday activity and discern a clarified organization future from the ‘balcony’ was the gift we needed even more than we understood at the time.

If possible, please pursue this extraordinary opportunity.”

— Tim Soerens, Parish Collective

Christian leaders from a variety of roles are welcome to apply. The grants provide “balcony time” to reflect on accomplishments, broaden perspectives and discern next steps. The application deadline is May 2, 2025.

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