Matthew has been living in a continual state of bliss since his three day encounter with Heaven in 1999. Since that first encounter with Heaven, he has chosen to spend hours a day in the manifested glory presence of Heaven. Committing his life to be a studier of the Word of God and one who has separated himself completely unto God.

During the last 11 years Matt has being caught up in trances, raptures, ecstatic encounters and prolonged seasons of ligature and is known for his explosive joy which shatters the atmosphere with Heaven's glory when he ministers.

Whilst Matt loves to preach under the revelatory unction of Holy Spirit and see lives transformed instantly in the glory, he is just as comfortable ministering to the Lord during seasons of intense visitation. While preaching Matt slips between an absorption ecstasy and a concentration ecstasy and is often taken over by the joy or the intense weight of His glory, so much so that he simply can not stand any longer and ministers from the floor.

When ministering from the cloud of His glory, Matt falls into a trance and as such receives words of knowledge and wisdom from Holy Spirit about the meeting and the needs of the people. Holy Spirit enables him to “hear” people's thoughts and questions that they have, while this is happening Matt goes quiet for a few moments before he then answers those thoughts using the Word of God.

Many testify to being hit with bolts of electricity during his meetings as well as receiving a revelatory breakthrough in their lives. Many are overcome by the heavy drunken glory that is released through the new wine of Holy Spirit. Once they have tasted of it's life giving, devil destroying goodness they are connected into a whole new realm of Heaven; the wine cellar of His delight.

We send a small team with Matt as he travels as he is often not too in touch with the natural realm, sometimes he is simply unable to minister. Word goes forth in a demonstration of the Spirit's power as people begin to tremble and shake in the presence of their King, bringing with it deliverance and freedom from sin.

Matt carries a powerful anointing which impacts the lives and hearts of those around him. Standing near him is like having electricity shooting all over your body. This affects non-believers as much as it does Christians. The anointing without measure; the too much anointing. The Spirit without measure. these are the days.

During the past two years Matt has established the Wine Barrel Family Church and The Miracle Training College. These are overseen by Fire It Up Staff who minister along side Matthew.

We have a strong accountability team in place which surrounds Matt with love and support. Ranging from businessmen, pastors, school teachers and engineers, all who have many years of diligent service and leadership within the body of Christ and are of impeccable character.

Matt's life message is JOY and intimacy. He has a great sense of humor and loves to see the hearts of men turned back to God.  He was raised in the Baptist Church since he was a few weeks old, following an encounter his parents had the moment they held him.

If your church is ready to be overcome by the love and eternal bliss of Almighty God invite Matt to minister at your church via our on-line booking form. It will change your life for ever.