Matt Shumaker

Matt Shumaker is an experienced church leader currently serving as the Senior Executive Pastor of Connection at Faith Promise Church since September 2019. In this role, Matt oversees Central Ministries, including Kids, Students, Groups & Missions, Worship, and Guest Services, while also participating on the Senior Leadership Team. Previously, Matt held positions as Executive Pastor of People Development, where responsibilities included leading Human Resources and Leadership Development teams, and as Pastor of Leadership Development and Pellissippi Associate Campus Pastor. Prior to Faith Promise Church, Matt served at London Bridge Church in various roles, including Associate Pastor for Missions & College-Young Adult. Educationally, Matt earned a Master of Divinity (MDiv) from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Philosophy and Religious Studies from Old Dominion University.