Rev. Joy Matos
“A Journey of Faith, Education, and Service”
Early Foundations
Raised Roman Catholic; completed Baptism, First Communion, and Confirmation. Graduated 8th grade from parochial school.
Spiritual Re-dedication
Joined Seekers’ Club (Teen Challenge) at Stuyvesant High School. Became youth leader/teacher at Trinity Assembly of God.
First Sermon
Preached first sermon, affirming a deep passion for church ministry and pastoral calling.
NYU School of Business
Completed two years of undergraduate study at NYU before transferring to pursue biblical studies.
B.A. in Bible
Earned degree from Central Bible College (Graduated Jan 1982). Married during this period.
Business & Family
Engaged in a successful business career while raising a family. Active in local church Bible studies, VBS, and missions.
MBA Degree
Earned Master of Business Administration from Bentley College (with Distinction).
Congregational Turn
Joined First Church in Squantum. Completed NACCC Lay Ministry Training and was Ordained (Feb 26, 2012).
Planting “New Day”
Served as Interim in Hanson, then planted New Day mission church in Quincy, serving the immigrant community.
Boston University Theology
Attended BUSTH full-time. Earned Master of Theological Studies and Certificate in Religion & Conflict Transformation.
Pandemic Reflection
Worked as consultant. Resigned from Union and New Day roles to step back and reflect during the pandemic.
Settled Pastor, Pembroke
Provided pulpit supply/conflict transformation. Called unanimously as Settled Pastor in June 2026.
Ecclesiastical Council
Installation Ceremony
Formal Vicinage Council meeting for the Installation of Rev. Joy Matos at First Church in Pembroke.