The Revd Matt Beer

Married to Emily who is a Biological research scientist working in Oxford, I am the Vicar of Cogges church Witney which is a large charismatic evangelical church in the Oxford Diocese. I am also the Vicar of a deep rural church called South Leigh. I am passionate about seeing people come to faith in Christ and develop a deeper relationship with him. I'm also passionate about the local church being the core of the local community and the hub of mission for towns and villages. 

I came to faith as a child at a local church, having been introduced to Jesus by a friend. The importance of individual evangelism is a key value I hold on to. I love to see people grow in their gifting and ability. I have been involved in the New Wine network  and oversee prayer ministry across all events and gatherings. I love the outdoors with family and friends, and particularly walking our Sprocker Spaniel in beautiful countryside. I enjoy playing music, running, and spending time on and in water. 

I trained for ordination at Ridley Hall Cambridge. I was ordained in the Oxford diocese in 2016 and served my curacy at St Mary’s church Bletchley before leading Telford Minster for five years, until my current post in Witney