Chris Matson

Background

About Chris Matson

Pastor Chris is a Mission Developer at Church on the Street in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, taking the gifts of the Church out to the people who, for whatever reason, can not come inside, building relationships as God did through listening, asking questions, being present and consistent, and showing compassion to all of God’s people, believing that every human being, regardless of whether they are housed or unhoused, deserves a community where they feel at home. Chris grew up in a church in the suburbs of Columbus, Ohio, that provided meals to folks experiencing hunger and accompanied those living with HIV/AIDS in Hospice Homes. These experiences led her to earn a Bachelor of Social Work from Capital University, where she discerned that God called her to publicly announce that God loves all people because every single person is created in the image of God. Chris spent a year in Milwaukee at All People's Church as a member of the Lutheran Volunteer Corps, coordinating partnerships between suburban partners with the inner-city ministry that shared God's love with kids and families. Most recently, she served as Associate Pastor at Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer from 2008 - 2016 and at Peace Lutheran Church from 2016 to 2021. She coordinated worship, servant opportunities, and church partnerships. Chris is committed to working with other denominations and other faiths and serves on the South Dakota Faith and Public Life board, which is dedicated to interfaith dialogue, seeking peace and justice for the common good. She welcomes the opportunity to meet you and share stories of God's work in our world with congregations and organizations across the state and country!