Pastor Matthew has served as Senior Pastor at Mt. Alto since 2021. It is his passion to see radical life change come to all who are struggling with the daily issues of life. He has a heart for missions that God has used to touch our congregation in an amazing way. It is his passion to see every Christian participate in missions and evangelism through the local church. Pastor Matthew holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from The College at Southeastern and a Master of Divinity degree from The Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Pastor Matthew is married to his precious wife, Ashley (married in 2004). Ashley brings a heartbeat for children to our church as she serves the Lord by ministering to preschoolers and children. The Bowdens have two sons Ashton (born in 2010) and Aiden (born in 2012) who are the joy of their home. The Bowdens have a wonderful family and they use their lives of service as an example to us all. Pastor Matthew’s hobbies include singing, playing guitar, photography, kayaking, fishing, snow skiing, camping, and most of all spending time with his family. Originally from Georgia, Pastor Matthew and his family love the south, southern cooking, and the outdoors. pastor@mtalto.com
