Matthew LaPine is from Duluth, Minnesota. His wife, Molly, is from Carroll, IA. They have lived in Texas, Ohio, and Wisconsin. They have three girls age eight, six, and four.

Matt is a Lecturer at Salt School of Theology and Pastor of Theological Development of Cornerstone Church in Ames.

He holds a PhD from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (Deerfield, IL) under Kevin Vanhoozer. He writes on theology, emotion, and mental health.

Matt is passionate about practicing theology within the context of the local church.