About Me
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Matt McCoy has been involved in the Vineyard church movement his entire life. He began leading worship in his church youth group at age 13.
Matt currently serves as the Worship Leader for Student Ministries and Young Adult Ministries at the Vineyard Community Church in Cincinnati, Ohio. He travels with his band leading worship for student / young adult conferences, camps, and other church events around the country. Matt is also a passionate song writer for today’s church. He has a heart for his generation and desires to see them connect with God through worship in an intimate and passionate way.
Most people would describe Matt’s worship style similar to Chris Tomlin, Matt Redman and Tim Hughes.
Since 2003, Matt has been actively involved in leading worship at the main Vineyard Youth Conferences in the midwest, such as SOS (Summer of Service ) in Cincinnati and Cloud 9 in Michigan. In 2007, he recorded a live worship DVD at the Summer of Service Conference, which includes 8 of Matt’s original worship songs. The DVD also includes chord and lyrics charts for each of the songs and an exclusive music video.
During his music career so far, he has shared the stage with national artists such as Sanctus Real, Jeremy Riddle, Robbie Reider, Tim Hughes, Matt Redman, Chris Tomlin, Eisha Woods, Julie Nickell, John Reuben. and more.
Matt is a vibrant singer and songwriter for his generation. Having written many worship songs, including "Revelation Generation", "What If", "It’s Your Kindness", and "One Thing I Ask", Matt continues to express his love for God by writing contemporary worship music for today’s church.
Growing up as a pastor’s son, he has had many experiences in serving the church. In 1997, his family moved from San Diego to northern Indiana to plant a Vineyard church. From 1998 to 2004, Matt served as the student ministries worship leader for the Vineyard Community Church in Syracuse, IN. He was also the director of the IT department. In early 2004, Matt served at Trinity United Methodist in Elkhart, IN as worship intern. He led and directed the worship for Jr. High and High School, as well as serving in the Sunday worship celebration. During the same time, Matt also served as the Worship Leader for Jr. High and High School at Stoneshill Community Church in Ligonier, IN.
Matt has had the opportunity of playing at events such as See You At The Pole Rallys, Young Life, Soul Survivor, International Worship Conference in Zimbabwe Africa, Walking It Out, Summer of Service, Cloud 9, Afterglo, 1835, FPC Camps and Retreats, Navigators, Campus Crusade and many more! His music has also been featured many times on public radio and online christian music websites.
Currently living in Cincinnati, OH, Matt attends the University of Cincinnati and is studying Electronic Media. He serves as the Worship Director for Student Union and Young Adults at the Vineyard Community Church.
Matt truly has the heart of a worshipper and has the desire to see other leaders grow in their gifts. He loves to watch students connect with God through passionate and intimate worship.
