Mission
Love God, love people, and serve the world, for Jesus Christ.
Staff Culture
Huron River Methodist is home to a highly relational and joy-filled staff team that loves doing ministry together. They’re authentic, down-to-earth, and know how to laugh—valuing moments of fun and connection just as much as hard work and excellence. The team genuinely cares for one another and for the volunteers they serve alongside, creating an environment where people are encouraged, supported, and continually growing both personally and spiritually.
Leadership
Senior Pastor Matt Hook has faithfully served the church for 22 years, beginning when the staff included just two pastors, a secretary, and a part-time keyboardist. Over the years, he has guided the congregation through multiple seasons of growth—maximizing the campus, expanding ministries, and adding staff strategically to support long-term vision and health.
Matt takes the mission of the church seriously, but not himself. With a Doctorate in Ministry from Asbury Seminary, his lighthearted mantra is, “Get a degree and then get over it.” His passion is simple yet profound: to reach heaven and bring as many people with him as possible—creating abundant opportunities for others to use their gifts in ministry along the way.
Beyond his local leadership, Matt has been active in preaching, teaching, leading worship, and facilitating workshops for World Methodist Evangelism. He has also helped launch the Global Methodist Church and provides encouragement and support to fellow pastors.
Matt and his wife, Leigh, have four adult children and five young grandchildren. Over the years, their family has also opened their home to children from developing countries who come to the University of Michigan for life-saving surgeries before returning to their families—an expression of the hospitality and compassion that define their ministry.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and disciple the worship team for Sunday services
- Oversee service planning
- Oversee worship team schedule
- Train and develop team members and leaders
- Primary worship leader for Contemporary Services
- Look for opportunities to engage and grow people in Christ
Key Qualifications
- 5+ years of music ministry experience
- Ministry or Music degree (highly preferred)
- A heart for multi-generational ministry
- Track record of raising up teams and leaders in worship ministry
- Gifted leadership and communication skills
Ministry Opportunity
This is an exciting time to join the staff at Huron River Methodist Church. The church is experiencing steady growth with renewed vision, yet there is still tremendous potential ahead.
With a major focus on reaching and discipling young families in the Dexter area and beyond, this Worship Pastor position plays a vital role in the church’s ongoing mission. The ideal candidate will be a gifted leader who creates meaningful and transcendent moments in worship, brings a sense of joy and humor to ministry, and fosters a strong sense of teamwork. They will invest in the spiritual and musical growth of the worship team and congregation while continuing to enhance the church’s online worship experience.
The right leader will help Huron River Methodist grow deeper as worshipers—fueling a movement that reaches more people in the community with the hope and love of Jesus.