Matthew and his wife Rebecca have three children, Cara, Luke and baby Zoe (1 mth).  Prior to beginning post graduate studies in Nottingham in 2007, Matthew and Bec enjoyed the challenges of pastoral ministry for about 10 years here in Perth.  Matthew and Bec are both graduates of the College, both graduating with Advanced Diplomas.  Matthew upgraded to a Bachelor of Theology, awarded with First Class Honours in 2004.  

Matthew’s doctoral research has focussed on 1 Corinthians within its cultural, literary and theological setting.   He also has a book to be published with Paternoster Press sometime in the next year with the title The World of 1 Corinthians: An Exegetical Sourcebook of Literary and Visual Backgrounds.  But Matthew’s interests lie not only in the world of post-graduate research but also in the day-to-day life and ministry of the Christian; he is passionate that people know and embrace Christ as Saviour and Lord.  

Thank you for your prayers.  We are most grateful to God that he has been pleased to bring Matthew to this appointment.

Donald West