EXECUTIVE STAFF
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FOUNDERS/EXECUTIVE DIRECTORJOSH AND TRACEY MATTESON
Josh and Tracey met while in Bible College and were married in 1996. They have three boys of whom they are extremely proud: Josiah, Benjamin, and Elijah. God called the Mattesons to serve as a church-planters in April of 2017. Prior to that, Josh served as senior pastor at an established church for 9 years, having served as the interim pastor for a year and as the student pastor for 7 years prior to that. Josh graduated from International Baptist College with my B.A. in Bible and Pastoral Studies and completed his Master of Divinity at Phoenix Seminary in 2016. Josh and Tracey and have a deep and abiding passion for readying the next generation. Both see their investment in students as a crucial outworking of the calling the Lord has given to them to serve Him and further the Gospel. Their joy is leading students to experience the challenge and thrill of front-line service for the expanse of the Kingdom.
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DIRECTOR OF PARTNERSHIPSWILL WORTHINGTON
Will and Carly met while attending Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama. There Will received a degree in Biblical Studies while working at several different churches before becoming a teacher and a coach at Briarwood Christian School. Together they have two children, Teddy (2) and Kit (2 mo). Both Will and Carly grew up experiencing international missions and this ultimately led to them packing up their stuff and moving to Nashville, Tennessee to engage in student missions training and to also serve amongst the refugee community there. The Worthingtons attend Brentwood Baptist Church in Nashville, TN. Will and Carly have a huge heart to equipping the harvesters and raising support for their mission so that all of their energy, time, and resources can go directly to what the were sent to do...to serve the nations and to build God’s kingdom, all for His glory!
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DIRECTOR OF WOMEN'S DISCIPLESHIP & MEMBER CARE COORDINATORTRACEY MATTESON
Tracey is the wife of Josh Matteson and together they have three amazing adult sons. Tracey has served in ministry alongside her husband for 27 years. Over the years, she has filled multiple ministry leadership positions such as: Women’s Ministry Director, Women’s & Girls Bible Study Leader, Small Group Facilitator for women, youth and young adult ministries, as well as many other ministry roles. Her passion is discipling women of all ages. Tracey currently serves in two roles for SALT Next Gen Ministries: The Director of Women’s Discipleship and Member Care Coordinator. In Tracey’s free time, she loves spending time with family, traveling with her husband, and enjoying coffee with friends.
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DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIONWIM CODINGTON
Wim grew up on the mission field and has visited over 25 different countries. He has extensive experience working with American and foreign pastors. Wim also spent over 14 years working as a CPA for a large accounting firm. In addition to his role with SALT Next Gen Ministries, Wim leads City Church Network. Wim's administrative abilities are used to create and sustain the financial, legal, website, and communication tools within SALT Next Gen and City Church Network for the purpose of maximizing clarity, transparency, stewardship, and unity in the body of Christ. Wim and his wife Libby aim to assist the body of Christ to be effectively mobilized and strengthened for the supremely valuable work of proclaiming the good news of salvation by faith in Jesus Christ to those people who have not yet heard. Wim and Libby live in Nashville, TN and have four children: Carrie, Wim Jr., Beth, and Vera.
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GAP YEAR COORDINATORS & STUDENT MOBILIZERSBENJA & ANNA MATTESON
Benja started his journey into missions by devoting a year of his life in a Gap Year missions program. After spending four months living among Rohingya refugees in the Dallas area, Benja moved to the U.K. for a six month assignment where he served in a church planting effort there. After concluding his Gap Year, Benja served on staff with a missions organization for two years. He has spent time in cross-cultural work in both India and Nepal. Benja is currently a senior majoring in Global Studies with Liberty University. Benja and his wife Anna, both share a passion for reaching the nations and for mobilizing the next generation.
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CHURCH NETWORK STRATEGISTERIC VAN PATTEN
Eric is father of 10 wonderful kids and husband to one amazing wife. He is a friend to many, and loves Jesus with all his heart, mind, and soul. Eric has nearly 35 years of vocational ministry with the local church. In addition, he has been deeply involved in the mission of making disciples of all nations. He enjoys traveling, networking, and adventures. Eric believes missions is an outflow of worship to God who deserves every bit of it. As one who is committed to leadership and lifelong learning, he loves what Doug Fields has said: "Leaders are learners, and when you stop learning you stop leading."
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RESIDENT MINISTRY TEAM LEADERS - CLARKSTON, GABLAKE & MAKENNAH SELLERS
Blake and Makennah are graduates of Truett-McConnel University, both with degrees in Global Studies. They now live and work in Clarkston, GA. Clarkston is known as "the most diverse square mile in America". Blake and Makennah were married in 2020. As teens, they both did a gap year overseas in Central America, Southeast Asia, and Africa (9 months). Their hearts were drawn to Clarkston for cross-cultural ministry and have been serving in that community for the past four years. They are excited to join the SALT Staff and bring SALT Next Gen's outreach and training to Clarkston.
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ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
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AREA OUTREACH COORDINATORCAEDMON WALDROP
Caedmon hails from Kansas and is a graduate of Grand Canyon University. He joined the SALT Next Gen Staff in 2021 as a Resident Ministry Team member. He has served on various overseas teams in places like Nicaragua and in the Middle East. Caedmon now serves as our Nashville Area Outreach Coordinator as well as our Cultural Encounters Coordinator. He also assist with travel coordinating for teams and with student mobilization.
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