MATTHEW R. LYBARGER

Ministry
Matt Lybarger’s ministry is driven by the conviction that God is a social God, who enters into authentic, loving, give-and-take relationships with men and women.  Therefore, in light of who God is, and because humans are created “in the image of God,” it is vital for all people to view themselves as social creatures.  We live in society, we worship in a social setting, and we are to minister within the social community around us.  Rather than viewing Christianity as a “counter-culture,” or “sub-culture,” Matt challenges people to engage their culture as Christ did the culture of first century Palestine.  He believes only then will the universal church of Jesus Christ transform the hearts of fallen humanity.

Occupation
Matt Lybarger is the Lead Pastor at MOSAIC XN .  Matt helped plant this church in 2004 and became the Lead Pastor in 2006.  The Church promotes unity among Christians and emphasizes God’s love for mankind which was ultimately demonstrated when Jesus died to reconcile mankind to Himself.  It is important to note, however, that Christian unity is not meant to imply a single system of beliefs to which all must lend mental assent, but rather a fellowship of people whose sanctified thoughts, experiences, and traditions all reflect aspects of the Divine.  It is a fellowship of believers centered in Christ’s ultimate attribute and being – love.

Education
Matt Lybarger received his B.A. in Ministry Leadership from Northwest University (Summa Cum Laude, 2005), his Certificate in Biblical Counseling from the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC), and is currently at the University of British Columbia's Regent College completing his master's degree in Christian Studies.

matt@mosaicxn.com

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