The Rev. Dr. Matt Rich is the Senior Pastor and Head of Staff of Unity Presbyterian Church in Fort Mill, S.C., where he has served since August 2020. Before being called to Fort Mill, he pastored congregations in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia over 26 years of ordained ministry. Matt is a graduate of Davidson College, Union Presbyterian Seminary, and Pittsburgh Theological Seminary.

Throughout his ministry, Matt has sought joyfully to proclaim the good news of the gospel and invite congregations to faithfully live out that good news in their lives. His particular interests in ministry are preaching and leading faithful and engaging worship; developing servant leaders who listen carefully for God’s call; pastoral care at all stages of life; cultivating disciples who live joyfully and generously; and exploring how the gospel intersects with our daily lives.

Beyond Unity Presbyterian Church, Matt serves as Co-Chair of the Providence Presbytery Committee on Ministry and as a member of the Task Force considering boundaries of the South Carolina presbyteries. Previously he served on the Board of Trustees for Union Presbyterian Seminary, and four terms, including one as President, of the Board of Directors for the Presbyterian Outlook. Most importantly, he is married to Sarah and they are proud parents of three young adult children.