i AM Pastor Matt

Edward Matthew Buford II, affectionately referred to as “Pastor Matt”, is a youth pastor at SonRise Church Houston. He is also a film company owner, little league football coach, community activist, and single-father to seven children. Pastor Matt has given his life in service of his church and community as far back as he can remember; starting in the church as a musician (drummer) , to now Executive/ Youth Pastor of Sonrise Church Houston. At any given moment you can find him helping out, first hand,  the same community of misfortune that he was once apart of . Through divine intervention he has focused and honed his God-given talents into God’s purpose: Always being ready and willing to teach and preach. He welcomes under-privileged youth and young adults to learn a new trade while working side by side with him in his film company. He is there to run down the sidelines coaching little league football for kids who may not have the opportunity otherwise. He even puts himself front and center for protest asking for the same things that he was taught as a child, for us to love one another as Jesus did. Pastor Matt is leading the way for many who have lost their way, with the ever-present motto, JESUS SAVES. He truly believes that no soul is beyond redemption and saving.