Our Mission
“EMPOWERING MEN THROUGH HUNTING AND THE OUTDOORS TO FIND THEIR PURPOSE, LEAD THEIR FAMILIES, AND IMPACT THEIR WORLD FOR THE GLORY OF GOD.”
For over 15 years, I have walked with men through the often harsh and unforgiving outdoors, and seen hunters push beyond their limits in search of the ultimate trophy. And while the thrill of the hunt awakens in us something ancient and primal, I believe there is an even deeper longing in the heart of men; and that is the longing for the greatest adventure of all: to know the heart of God.
If you are anything like me, the mystery of the Divine has long captured your imagination, and there may be no place you feel closer to that mystery than when you’re sitting around the fire with other fathers and sons, sharing stories of adventure and searching God’s word. I believe that the Lord is calling to wild men in our generation; those who are inspired—not intimidated—by the untamed frontiers of the world, to discover their place in His plans and to find the freedom Christ died for them to have.
Our team
Mattie Montgomery
Founder and Pastor
Mattie is the Founder and Senior Leader of The Altar Fellowship. He first stepped onto the stage of international ministry during his 10 year stint as the vocalist of the renowned Spirit-filled hardcore band “For Today” and prior to establishing The Altar he spent over a decade as a traveling itinerant evangelist. Pastor Mattie is an avid outdoors-man, as well as an author, speaker, and instructor who, through his evangelistic ministry has led many thousands of people into the Christian faith and trained many more in outreach and worship. He is passionate about raising family, cultivating worship, and hosting Revival. He lives and leads The Altar Fellowship in Johnson City, TN with his wife Candice and their three sons Kai, Caleb, and Carver.
ZAC HAGERTY
Administrator and Worship
Zac Hagerty is a musician, songwriter and pastor. Originally from Tennessee, Zac spent the later part of his childhood in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. While living in Alaska, Zac discovered a passion for the mountains and for the outdoors.
He has spent the last couple of years focusing on bow hunting and cultivating a community of passionate bow hunters. From shooting a bow, to a successful first harvest, Zac is inspired by the sacred and timeless heritage of hunting and seeing men step into their God given identity.
In 2019, after spending years traveling internationally as an itinerate worship leader, Zac along with his wife Mandy and their three daughters moved to Johnson City to help plant The Altar Fellowship.
Luke Enfinger
Creative Experience and Media
Born and raised in the swamps of South Florida, Luke Enfinger has been passionate about hunting and the outdoors since he was a boy. Luke has a desire to see men step into their full potential as kingdom husbands, fathers, sons, and leaders. Luke is enthusiastic about storytelling through various forms of media. Whether that is through graphic design, photography, videography, music, or writing, you will often catch Luke with a camera in his hand and a story in his heart. After spending 10 years as a worship pastor and creative director in his hometown of Okeechobee, FL, Luke and his wife Katie and their five children joined The Altar Fellowship in Johnson City, TN in 2021.