Matt Tumas

- Position at Journey: Pre-marital and family counselor and leader of Starting Point – a class for those checking out Christianity.
- Born: Winfield Il, August 19, 1974
- Education: Graduated from Ukarupma High School – Papua New Guinea
BS from Taylor University – Education Major, Bible Minor, Health
Minor, Coaching Endorsement
- Family: Married in 1998 to my best friend Michelle. Dad to Micah, Maddon, & Myla
- Work Experience: Teacher at The King’s Academy for the past 13 years. Taught 9th &10th grade Bible and currently teaching 11th and 12th grade Bible.
- Favorite Movie: Braveheart, Bourne Identity Series, Return of the King
- Favorite Music: 10th Ave North, Plankeye, Audio Adrenaline, Kutless
- Favorite Sports: Beach Volleyball, Tennis, and Hiking (if that counts as a sport)
- Favorite Authors, Links or Books: Chasing Daylight Erwin McManus, Grace Walk Steve McVey, The Drama of Scripture
- Favorite Food: Big juicy steak (medium) and Outback’s cheesy fries
- Favorite Pasttime: Traveling/Hiking with my wife – National Parks, Europe, NZ, and hopefully someday – Alaska!
- Quote: “So it is with God. He is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him.” John Piper;
“I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else.” C.S. Lewis