Meet The Pastor
Lead Pastor Matt Peterson
Matt is the Lead Pastor at Awake Church as well as the founder of the Christian Humanitarian organization Hydrating Humanity (HydratingHumanity.org). From day to day, Matt can be found speaking on the heart of God, helping others to connect with the person of Jesus. His passion is to release the Kingdom of Heaven, lead others to a safe, healthy place spiritually, and participate with the family members at Awake to find their purpose and live fully alive.
Originally from Oregon, Matt now lives in North Carolina with his beautiful wife Debbie and their five sons. He is an avid storyteller who often shares his own adventure-packed history as well as stories of others that have inspired him. He is the author of "The Extraordinary Journey." When Matt is not at Awake, you may find Matt watching an afternoon football game, enjoying his family, or capturing photos of the outdoors.