Behind the Mission: Our Story
Hey! We’re Matt and Terah Bagwell. Our story is one of deliverance and testimony of God’s undeniable grace in our lives. God has restored us from the pain of divorce and early life experiences that had a lasting impact on our lives. Like threads from a tapestry, God used this brokenness to weave into a beautiful story of redemption.
Matt once identified as an atheist and spent many years agnostic. But God was at work in his heart and mind. Matt was invited by a friend to attend church one Sunday, that’s where he met me- Terah. From an unexpected spark to a Christ-centered romance, we were married four months after beginning our courtship. Today, Matt serves as a pastor and shepherd of our small, country church. I’m Matt’s wife, so blessed to be called to serve as a pastor’s wife and honored to walk alongside Matt in ministry. We’re exceptionally grateful for our kids, who are young adults. It’s an encouragement to watch Skylar, Vincent, and Lynzie live a life passionately devoted to Jesus Christ.
Our family wouldn’t be complete without our Dottie girl. She’s a Redbone Coonhound Lab mix with three legs and the sweetest little heart. Dottie may be a tripod, but she’s strong, a comforting reminder that brokenness doesn’t break us. In God’s tender mercy, we have some scars. But through Christ, we’re made whole and set apart for a greater purpose.
More about Matt
Hey, I’m Matt. My story isn’t neat and tidy, and that’s why I connect deeply with others. Raised in a home where faith and doubt often shared the same table, I’ve been been forged by both pain and grace. I know what it’s like to wrestle with big questions. My heart is full of compassion for people walking through hard places, because I’ve walked them too.
More about Terah
Hi, I’m Terah, I recently turned 38 years old. I’m a wife, mom, and friend to our three incredible young adult kids. I have a unique and diverse background that has shaped how I understand the world and connect with others. While my story includes deep challenges, I’m not defined by them. Instead, I see my life as a reflection of God’s grace and His glory. Everything I’ve walked through has deepened my compassion and strengthened my desire to serve Christ in all that I do.
As a pastor’s wife, I’ve had the privilege of walking alongside others in their walk with the Lord. I love sharing how the Gospel has shaped my life. Not just in theory, but in the messy, and beautiful moments of real life. Matt shared with me what he was learning in Bible college and seminary. As he washed me with God’s Word, I became even more eager to help others understand Scripture in the same way Christ enlightened my heart to the His Word.
Through it all, I’ve seen how God uses our experiences to draw us closer to Him and others, even the ones we wouldn’t have chosen. My heart is to encourage, equip, and remind others of the unshakable hope and faith we have in Jesus Christ.