Matthew Thrower
Social Media and Digital Content Manager at My Faith Votes- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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My Faith Votes
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United States
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Religious Institutions
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1 - 100 Employee
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Social Media and Digital Content Manager
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Jan 2022 - Present
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Teaching Pastor (Volunteer)
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Dec 2020 - Present
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MyCounselor.Online
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Content Creator
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Aug 2021 - Jan 2022
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Lead Pastor
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Mar 2010 - Dec 2020
I planted Refuge Point Church in 2010 and I serve as the Lead Pastor. Refuge is a growing multi cultural church that is passionate about seeing community transformation. I am primarily responsible for: • Developed launch team and started Refuge Point Church in 2010• Provided leadership and vision to the church• Taught messages on a weekly basis• Oversaw the board of elders• Led and mentored the staff• Mentored young adults on a weekly basis• Assist with job references, service referrals, and educational applications requested by congregants/organizations • Provided pre/post marriage counseling for couples• Provided pastoral counseling to the church• Equipped church members to provide leadership for students and support families as they raise their students in the faith• Created a culture that is known for being community oriented and hosts outreaches where hundreds of people gather• Started a clothes boutique that provides free clothes to the community
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Relationship Instructor
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Jul 2013 - Apr 2015
Taught Relationship Smarts to local area high school students. Relationships Smarts is an interactive and activity-based comprehensive healthy relationship skills and sexual risk avoidance program for young teens. The lessons embody an innovative and integrated approach that addresses positive youth development, life skills, healthy relationships, communication and conflict management, dating violence, and sexual delay/risk avoidance. Taught Relationship Smarts to local area high school students. Relationships Smarts is an interactive and activity-based comprehensive healthy relationship skills and sexual risk avoidance program for young teens. The lessons embody an innovative and integrated approach that addresses positive youth development, life skills, healthy relationships, communication and conflict management, dating violence, and sexual delay/risk avoidance.
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Business Owner
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Mar 2011 - May 2012
Fuse Cafe offered high quality coffee and pastries for local residents of our community. Fuse Cafe offered high quality coffee and pastries for local residents of our community.
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Creative Arts and Music Director
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Jun 2007 - Jun 2009
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Education
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Liberty University
Master of Arts in Theological Studies, Theology/Theological Studies -
LaGrange College
Bachelor's of Arts in Music, Music