Matt became aware of his call to ministry in elementary school. He was raised a Roman Catholic and was captivated at an early age by the ritual of worship and the beauty inherent in a life of faith. He became focused on discovering God’s movement in his life and the lives of those around him. In 2009 Matt accepted the position of Music Director at St. Mark UMC in Austin. He quickly became a United Methodist, as it was the practice of a Wesleyan spirituality where he discovered the language, the tradition, and the movements toward an expression of faith life he had long felt but never realized. Since 2009, Matt has served in several capacities through various UMC churches and faith initiatives. He was appointed to Buda UMC in 2022.
Matt is happily married to Jeannie Corbitt Cardona. They have an expanding family life with two children, Abel & Emilia, a cat (Mylo), a dog (Hank) and a fish (Razzle Dazzle). They love walking/hiking, long breakfast and dinner conversations with coffee, and generally, they love laughing and sharing stories.
