Rev. Matthew Heise was born in Dearborn, Mich. and is a lifelong member of Guardian, Dearborn. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan, a master’s degree from Wayne State University, and a master’s degree in divinity from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Mo. Heise appreciates your prayers for safety and for a boldness to witness to the hope he has in Jesus Christ, with gentleness and respect.