Senior Pastor, Houston’s First

BE A DIFFERENCE MAKER

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Be a Difference Maker

You Were Made For More

We’re so glad you’re here. Being a Difference Maker means allowing God to work deeply in you -- and through you -- to impact the world around you. Whether it’s in your home, your school, your workplace, or your neighborhood, your life is meant to shine with purpose.

As God transforms you from the inside out, you have the opportunity to intentionally influence others for His glory. It’s not about being perfect, it’s about being available, prayerful, generous, and willing to go wherever He leads.

Difference Maker Moments

The Difference Maker Declaration

Difference Makers live it out in three key ways:

  • Pray - Seek God’s guidance and ask Him to work in you and through you.
  • Give - Support Kingdom work through your generosity - both locally and globally.
  • Go - Serve those around you. Speak life. Stand up. Step out in faith.

Capturing the spirit of being a Difference Maker is the Difference Maker Declaration. This short, memorable statement written by Pastor Gregg Matte reminds us of our calling as followers of Jesus Christ, and it asks God to continue using us to make a difference in His name. Let this be your prayer. Your reminder. Your motivation. You were made for more.

Difference Maker Declaration

I was made for more than watching.
I have a history-changing, difference-making, life-giving, Spirit-empowered legacy to leave.
Jesus, work deeply in me and clearly through me as I pray, give, and go in Your love.
I am a Difference Maker.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

by Pastor Gregg Matte
Pastor Greg on stage with the Worship Band

Senior Pastor at Houston’s First

Gregg Matte

Gregg Matte is the senior pastor at Houston’s First Baptist Church, a multisite church with four campuses in the greater Houston area.

Before coming to Houston in 2004, Gregg founded Breakaway Ministries as a student at Texas A&M University — the largest college Bible study in the nation. What started with 12 participants in his apartment grew to a weekly gathering of more than 4,000 students each Tuesday night under his leadership.

In addition to Difference Makers, he’s also the author of Finding God’s Will, I AM Changes Who I Am, and Unstoppable Gospel. He has also written Bible studies like The Highest Education: Becoming a Godly Man and Birds and Bees: A Conversation about God, Sex, and Sexuality.

Pastor Gregg also serves on the boards of Houston Christian High School and Breakaway Ministries. He became the Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Houston Baptist University in October 2019. Gregg holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Texas A&M and a master’s degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. In 2011, he received the Outstanding Alumni Award from the Mays Business School at Texas A&M, the first ever given to a pastor.

He and his wife, Kelly, have been married since 1997 and are the proud parents of Greyson and Valerie.

Looking for a Quick Dose of Purpose?

Difference Maker Moments are 1-minute videos from Pastor Gregg designed to inspire and challenge you in your everyday life to have an impact on the world in Jesus’ name. The first step to being a Difference Maker is to have a difference made in you. Take a moment to reset your focus on what matters most by watching this Difference Maker Moment. And, to find more inspiring videos on YouTube.

Tools for the Journey

Difference Makers Book

Difference Makers Book

A practical and inspiring guide to living a life that makes an eternal impact. Available at Amazon, Lifeway, and other retailers.

Difference Makers Album

Difference Makers Album

A 10-song worship collection of songs written by Houston’s First Worship and Pastor Gregg in collaboration with songwriters from Lifeway, Integrity, and Word Publishing. Available on Spotify.

Difference Makers Series

Difference Makers Series

Difference Makers Live On Purpose, a 5-part sermon series from Pastor Gregg, inspires you to discover and walk in your God-given purpose. Watch them here.