Matthew J Diaz is a native to Arizona and currently resides in Phoenix, AZ with his wife and four kids. He holds his B.S. in Social Studies Secondary Education from Northern Arizona University and his M.A. in Global Leadership from Fuller Theological Seminary. He has been volunteering, interning and working full-time as a youth director starting in 2001. He was officially ordained as a pastor in 2011, and continues to minister to teenagers in various settings. Currently he is a Bible Teacher at Northwest Christian School teaching the New Testament Epistles for 11th grade students, as well as Graphic Design for multiple grades. He is in charge of student engagement with local missions projects as well as leading one of the school's several international trips. He will be returning to Cambodia in June of 2019 with a new team of students.
Sometimes we confuse loving God first, with loving the church, and in order to love God we sacrifice our family for the church. This is not biblical and a root problem for young men in ministry today. If you are a young pastor, quit your job before you quit your life. Stop hiding behind church, … More Young Pastors…Put Your Family Before the Church!
Rapha House Kid’s Club is where it’s at. This is a ministry that is nestled in the heart of a poor community in Phnom Penh with over 500 sponsored children. The social workers here are responsible for going to check on their kids, make sure they are attending school, make sure food is being provided … More Love – Teach – Prevent
I tend to look at my life in terms of good and bad, or anxiety ridden or less than usual anxiety. I’m an Enneagram 1 and have been for many many years now. I know that not everyone has a voice in their head that is constantly criticizing themselves, but I know everyone has an … More Time Stand Still
It’s not Facebook that has the real version of them, if you didn’t notice. … More Your teenager probably has a secret social media account!
Over the next several weeks, I’ll share some of my journal memories, highlights, Instagram moments, dreams, and clarity God gave me as he usually does when he takes me to this “Kingdom of Wonder” to be His Kingdom worker. … More #LoveCambodia Instagram Moments
I’m not the best at this sport, but it is essential to try on any mission trip or cross culture experience. … More I’m Sure Jesus Would Play Futball…Paul Definitely.
Is Jesus gentle in the Sermon on the Mount? Is Jesus only loving? Is the wrath of God found in the Jesus of the New Testament? This topic is a main critique by people who have left their faith or who cast judgement on Christianity as a whole. … More Why is Jesus returning to Judge?
