The Mission

Byway Coaching exists to make high-quality coaching accessible to pastors, missionaries, and leaders who often can’t afford the hundreds of dollars per session that professional coaching typically costs. As a support-based, donation-driven ministry, Byway bridges that gap—making it possible for underfunded and underserved leaders to receive the coaching they need to thrive. Through practical tools, spiritual insight, and relational support, we help leaders gain clarity, grow in health, and lead with renewed strength. Because when leaders get healthy, the communities they lead flourish.

Matt Moore brings over 25 years of ministry experience, serving as a staff member, pastor, church planter, and coach. He has served on multiple church boards as well as on the board of an international ministry network. His ministry background includes campus-focused churches at the University of Michigan—his alma mater, Michigan State University, and the University of Texas, as well as experience in church plants, megachurches, and house churches. He was ordained in 2016.

With five years of coaching experience, Matt has coached pastors and missionaries across 28 states and multiple countries, and also mentors other coaches in their development. He has led intensive leadership development programs, trained and equipped missionaries in support raising, and continues to invest in leaders through the Byway Coaching ministry. In addition, he currently coaches with Reliant Mission, an international ministry that mobilizes support-based workers for the Great Commission, as well as with Elementum, a leadership development network for college and young adult leaders.

Coaching Philosophy & Approach

Matt’s coaching is tailored to the unique needs of each leader. His goal is to help leaders gain clarity, shorten the learning curve, and simplify the complex so they can move forward with confidence and focus. He emphasizes health and sustainability, believing that healthy leaders create healthy cultures. He also helps leaders navigate the inevitable challenges and pressures of ministry and leadership and discern what God is calling them to do in their unique context. His coaching often centers on:

  • Healthy Leadership

  • Launching a Ministry

  • Building & Developing Healthy Teams

  • Moving Toward a Disciple-Making Culture

  • Navigating Leadership Transitions

  • Applying Practical, Repeatable Tools & Processes for Long-Term Effectiveness

  • Training & Equipping Missionaries to Raise Personal Support

Training & Resources

Matt’s coaching draws from multiple training streams and frameworks. He has received training and resources through Coaching for Clergy (affiliated with the International Coaching Federation), GiANT Worldwide, and the Maestas Group. In addition, Matt has done extensive study in leadership, coaching, and organizational health. He integrates these resources with his broad pastoral and leadership experience to provide clear, practical, and replicable support for the leaders he serves.

About Matt

Born and raised in Michigan, Matt moved to Austin in 2012 and now lives there with his wife of 21 years, Kristi. Together they are raising four kids—ages 20, 18, 14, and 12—who keep life full and lively. Beyond coaching and ministry, Matt is passionate about following Jesus, enjoying great coffee, and cheering on Michigan football. He loves creating space for leaders to grow while also having time for family, friends, and good conversations.