Matthew Pickhaver was converted to Christ at an early age and preached his first sermon at 15. He later studied zoology at University College London and education at the University of East Anglia before teaching in a state primary school for 12 years. More recently he has been supported as an evangelist, engaging in door-to-door, open air and children's and youth work. He is currently an associate lecturer, and communications manager, with Biblical Creation Trust and lives in north Norfolk, England, with his wife Carolyn.