Milwaukee Wisconsin native, Matthew Hughes delivered his first sermon at age thirteen and since that time has been faithfully pursuing the depth and height of his ministry calling. Through social media he launched several youth initiatives including, "A Call to Stand Out", "Worship as a Lifestyle" and, the "Contingency Fast". He currently serves as director of "A City Called Joshua" a division of the University of Jesus Christ Joint Schools of Ministry. He also serves as youth pastor at Holy Recovery International Church, Martin, Milwaukee Wisconsin. His life mission is to encourage, equip, and empower youth through the written and spoken word of God, and he is committed to transforming the world by the power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.