• Columnist for weekly Sunday newspaper on Parenting and Family Enrichment
• Founder of the Center for Fathers and Families
  
• Writer, trainer and speaker for school faculty, family engagement events, civic clubs and churches
• 70 Speaking Engagements in six states involving over 20,000 people
• Written successful training initiatives for teen fathers, new dads, and working dads
• Teaches Love and Logic Parenting Classes and Financial Peace university classes
  
• Involved as Family Life Ministry Leader in church after serving over 30 years in the ministry
• Served as leader in scouting, chaplain for a hospital and two police departments, and civic club president
  
• Board member for numerous coalitions and organizations

Matt has been married for 34 years to his wife Lucinda, with two daughters and three grandchildren.  His favorite food is Mexican; favorite vacation spot is Mount Hood, Oregon; and favorite quote is from Grandma, "A long life may not be good enough-- but a good life is always long enough." (She lived to be 94 and enjoyed both.)

He will go to press on two books this year, so look for Matt's books in the near future!  You can reach Dr.Crain for speaking engagements or workshops at Matt@connectingfathers.com