Matt Basford

 

 

 

 
Brother Matt Basford, Pastor
 

 

   
   

 

 

   
 

 

 Brother Matt was born July 28, 1971 in Dothan, Alabama and was raised in Jackson County, Florida.  He was saved and baptized at First Baptist Church, Graceville, Florida on July 29, 1980.  He grew up as a minister’s kid and has been active in church his entire life.  He graduated from Troy State University, Dothan with a B.S. in Business Administration.  Soon thereafter he felt the call of God on his life to the ministry.  He enrolled at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and earned a Master of Divinity while serving churches in Florida and Arkansas.  In August 2006 he was called to be the Senior Pastor of Hartford Baptist Church.

 Brother Matt is a dynamic preacher who focuses on living out the faith in Christ that brings forgiveness and grace

He also enjoys spending time with his wife Jennifer, his four children Grey, Landry, Brodie and Briar.    In his spare time, he enjoys playing golf and piloting small airplanes.