Pastor Matt is a graduate of Auburn University and former Auburn Football kicker. He attended seminary through Lakeview Baptist Church’s cohort with Southern Seminary. He met his wife Monica while at Auburn and they married in 1996. She is also a graduate of Auburn University and now teaches English and ACT at Beauregard High School.
They have four sons. Matthew is 24 and a graduate of The University of Memphis. He resides in Phenix City and travels around pursuing his acting career. Caleb is 22 and is also a graduate of The University of Memphis. Caleb works in Auburn and will be getting married to Katie Johnson in June 2024. The Hawkins are excited to add their first daughter to the family! Joshua is 20 and currently works in the Crawford area and shares a house with his brother Caleb. Jacob is a junior at Beauregard High School and loves soccer.
Pastor Matt loves the local church and has a heart for seeing people passionately follow Jesus and make disciples. Matt also enjoys sports with pickle ball being his favorite pastime. He loves cooking on his blackstone and having family game nights with his wife and kids.
Favorite Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21
