Matt Heard is the Founder and Principal of THRIVE, a teaching ministry and coaching initiative for ministry and marketplace leaders that inspires and equips people to flourish as fully alive human beings to God’s glory in every arena of their journey.

He is the author of Life with a Capital L: Embracing Your God-Given Humanity and is a Bible teacher for Key Life Network, the nationally syndicated radio program and podcast with Steve Brown. He is a member of the faculty and Board of Reference for Summit Ministries, serves on the Board of Overseers of Restoration Church in Denver, and is Chairman of the Board of Directors of International Arts Movement and IAM Culture Care alongside artist Makoto Fujimura.

Previously, Matt has served as the Lead Pastor of Northland Church in Orlando; the President of The Gathering USA; and the Senior Pastor of Woodmen Valley Chapel in Colorado Springs.

Matt and his wife, Arlene, are the grateful parents of three adult sons, two daughters-in-law, and two grandsons. They divide their time between Colorado Springs and Orlando.