Matt Hoffland

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of events has Matt done?

Church Services
Conferences
Mens Retreats
Couple’s Retreats
Father/Son Retreats
Sweetheart Banquets
Outreach Events
Worship Seminars

What is Matt’s music style?

Matt has been compared to various artists, both Christian and Secular. (Fernando Ortega, Cats Stevens, Phil Collins) Matt’s approach to music is simple. Even though he enjoys playing with a band at Camp, when he travels he sticks mainly to the piano and guitar.

What is a Matt Hoffland concert like?

When Matt comes to do a presentation, he uses music, speaking, drama and worship as tools to bring people closer to God. Matt believes that truth is not just thought but also felt. That’s his passion. He wants you hear God’s truth from a fresh perspective and then be able to feel it. An average length of a concert is about an hour to an hour and 30 minutes.

What is a Worship seminar like?

Today’s current church is wrestling through some major tensions in culture shifts of style and relevancy. Music seems to be a primary vehicle where these shifts show themselves. , By using principles from God’s Word and 18 years of experience he enjoys bringing encouragement and challenge that keeps the church moving forward without leaving the past behind.

What is a Drama seminar like?

Matt has a BS in Theatre/Communications. He also has been writing and directing Camp’s Christmas Dinner Theatre for the last 5 years. He knows and has experienced the power of drama to bring relevancy of God’s truth to real-life situations. Matt would love to sit down with your drama leaders/team and talk about philosophy, vision and purpose along with helping your team advance and hone their abilities to make their presentations more effective and powerful.

Will Matt just come and lead worship?

Yes! Many times a church has called Matt to just come for a Sunday morning and lead the singing along with a special number or 2.

Could Matt take a whole church service?

Yes! Many Pastors have felt comfortable with Matt to allow him to take the whole service. The reason is that Matt is geared to teaching God’s Word utilizing the tools that he has. The people leave being fed from the Word.

If we have a retreat, can Matt do the music and the speaking?

Again, yes! There have been numerous times that Matt has done both the speaking and music for a retreat. This tends to be a money saver for those who plan for these events.

Speaking of money, what does Matt charge?

As you work with Matt, you will find that he will work with you. He does use the proceeds of his travels to fund his ministry however he also understands the economic tensions that we live with today. His desire is to minister and stay busy while working within your budget.

Matt’s Testimony

Matt grew up in a Christian home near Wausau, WI. He heard the Gospel at AWANA clubs and put his trust in Jesus at an early age. However, it was after the tragic death of his father that Matt felt the tug of God on his heart and submitted his his life to full-time service for the Lord. Matt and his wife, Tarah, have been serving the Lord as missionaries with Camp Forest Springs for almost 16 years. He spends half of his year on-site and the other half traveling and ministering throughout the United States. If you have an interest i.n being on Matt and Tarah’s mailing list, feel free to . Any donations to Matt and Tarah’s ministry can be given to them through Camp Forest Springs.