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Meet the Staff

Matt Munson

Vice President, Strategic Planning
Hometown: I grew up in Yorba Linda, CA and currently live in Tustin, CA. Family Info: Wife (Melanie) and Daughter (Kaylee). How did you become a part of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church? My wife and I looked for a place where we both could grow in Christ and raise our kids. We found that at Good Shepherd (which happens to be a stone’s throw from where my wife grew up). What is your role? As the VP of Strategic Planning, I support the pastors, staff, church council, congregation leadership, and congregation in strategic plan development and monitoring. It is my objective to ensure the church remains aligned with our mission and vision statements in all we do, ultimately carrying out the Great Commission. What is your favorite part about your role? The excitement and possibilities that are presented when we give our resources to God’s plan. What a ministry that is!
Fun Stuff
If you were an animal what would you be? What's the greatest invention in the last 50 years? What is your favorite place on earth? I have a few. Hiking or running anywhere outdoors with lots of open space. The river, the beach, and wherever my family congregates. Switzerland and other parts of Europe were pretty cool as well. What makes you laugh? My daughter, my wife, a great comedy, thinking back on my days in a garage band in college. If you could have any super-power what would it be?