Originally from Florence, SC, Matt returned to his roots in the Carolinas in 2022 and put down new roots in the Anglican Communion after 16+ years of ordained ministry in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). Matt has served city center church plants in Madison, WI and Knoxville, TN, and is humbled to lead this work in Charlotte. Matt is passionate about helping people discover the beauty of Christ in the gospel, and helping the church become a beautiful community in a secular age. Matt and April were married in 2003 and have three children: Jackson, Olivia, and Norah.

Education:
- MDiv. Biblical Studies, Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando.
- B.S. Business Management, Carson-Newman University.

Experience:
- Founding Pastor, Resurrection Presbyterian Church, Madison, WI
- Associate Pastor, Redeemer Church of Knoxville, TN
- Founding Pastor, Reformed University Fellowship, Carson-Newman University.

Enjoyments:
- Sports, especially baseball.
- Music, especially Americana.
- Movies.
- Good food and good drink with good friends.

Contact: matt at apostlesCLT dot org

Bree spent her first twenty-two years in the booming metropolis of Jackson, Tennessee, where she attended Union University and met her husband, Charles. After getting married in 2015, Bree and Charles moved to Phoenix, Arizona. During their nine years in Phoenix, Bree attended seminary, was ordained to the priesthood, and became a mother to two wonderful kids, Nora and David. Bree loves proclaiming our hope in the deep rest and freedom of the Gospel. She views her priesthood as an opportunity to remind her brothers and sisters of who they really are in Christ: royal priests in God’s Kingdom. Bree is most at home in a coffee shop with a good book or a good friend.

Education:
- MDiv. in Spiritual Formation, Phoenix Seminary, Phoenix, Arizona
- B.S. in Political Science, Union University, Jackson, Tennessee

Experience:
- Assisting Priest and Minister of Adult Formation, Christ Church Anglican, Phoenix, Arizona
- 5th/6th Grade Lead Teacher, Maryvale Preparatory Academy, Glendale, Arizona
- Deputy Clerk, Madison County Juvenile Court, Jackson, Tennessee

Enjoyments:
- Excellent fiction (especially Flannery O’Connor, Marilynne Robinson, Chaim Potok, and Wallace Stegner)
- Listening to and playing music
- Endlessly rewatching sitcoms
- Dance parties with our kids

Contact: bree at apostlesCLT dot org

A rare fifth-generation resident of Charlotte, Jared has served local churches as a minister and in administrative roles in the Church of God and Assemblies of God denominations. More recently, before coming to Church of the Apostles, Jared embraced the beauty and rootedness of the Anglican way and became a lay member of Good Shepherd Anglican in Cornelius, where he enjoyed serving as a prayer intercessor and participating in the community of the church. He cares that people experience church to be a life-giving community where they not only find belonging to Christ and to each other but are also nourished through Scripture and common prayer, the sacraments, and the continuing work of the Holy Spirit today.

Contact: admin at apostlesCLT dot org

Ellie was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma but has been in Charlotte most of her life. Her passion for advocating for children and working in the mission field has been evident from a very young age. She has channeled these passions into mission trips to Jamaica and Mexico and working with kids as a camp counselor, soccer coach and small group leader. In 2023, Ellie graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Christian Ministry and a minor in Psychology from Montreat College. During her time at Montreat College, Ellie played collegiate soccer, was a residential assistant, led a church small group, and was on the worship team. In October of 2023, Ellie got married to her husband Matthias! Ellie loves spending time with friends, playing soccer and pickleball, hiking in the mountains, and listening to music. However, the quickest way to her heart is through a cup of coffee.

Contact: kids at apostlesCLT dot org

A.C. was raised in Charlotte, North Carolina, but has spent the majority of her twenties in Nashville, Tennessee, and Johannesburg, South Africa, only to return to Charlotte in April of 2026! As a girl, she fell in love with playing piano and guitar, and eventually leading the people of God in worship. She has spent the last decade serving in ministry, in both church and nonprofit contexts. She has a deep desire to see people know God and live in the freedom Jesus made possible!

Currently, A.C. is pursuing a Master of Divinity degree from Asbury Seminary and, with the time she has left, loves reading books in the Ann Patchett camp of writing, getting outside with friends, and exploring new cultures (crazy food included)! She also currently works as the Program Support Manager for Project 658.

Contact: music at apostlesCLT dot org

Mark is from Northern Virginia with strong family ties to the eastern shore of Maryland. Mark has always enjoyed people and sharing stories together. He has a keen sense of humor and an active archive of the worst dad jokes (just ask him). 

Mark spent significant time in Mexico during High School and moved to Miami after college, which fostered an abiding love for all kinds of people from all kinds of places. 

Mark and his wife Jessica have been married for over 30 years and have two adult daughters adopted from Ghana, Helen and Mary. The Landons live in East CLT with their sweet pup, Lexi. 

Mark works at Project 658 as the Director of Advocacy and Care and Interim Director of Hope Community Clinic. He has also worked as a dishwasher, a cook, a waiter, a window installer and packaging specialist in a gun factory.

Mark resonates deeply with COTA’s vision, especially the call to the common good in the city of Charlotte.

Education:
- B.A. in Spanish, James Madison University
- M.A.T.S., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
- Certificate in Theology and Healthcare, Duke Divinity School

Experience:
- Young Life Area Director
- Youth Pastor, South Potomac Church
- Associate Pastor, King of Kings 
- Church Planting Pastor, St. Patrick’s Mission

Enjoyments:
- Mountain biking and reading (not at the same time)
- Food and fun with friends

Contact: mark at apostlesCLT dot org