As a lifelong learner, seasoned pastor and classical educator, Matt Baker came to Oak Hill Classical School as head of school in the fall of 2020.

With a passion to see students mature in Christ (Col. 1:28), Mr. Baker’s experience and heart aligns with the mission of Oak Hill, which is to cultivate wisdom, joyful learning and love for God and others.

After studying at Truett McConnell University, where he earned his Associate of Arts, and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, where he completed a Bachelor of Arts in Ministry and Biblical Studies, Mr. Baker pastored at Grace Baptist Church in Oakwood, Georgia, first to the church’s students, and later as senior pastor.

From there, he planted Redeemer Fellowship Church in Hoschton, Georgia, where he pastored for more than eight years, before Redeemer merged with NewBranch Community Church in Dacula, Georgia, where he served on pastoral staff and chaired the Elder Board. In August 2023, Mr. Baker was sent by NewBranch as part of a church planting team to start Antioch Church, where he is currently a member and Elder.

While pastoring Redeemer, Mr. Baker also became involved with Classical Conversations, a Christian classical education cooperative homeschooling program, where he taught and led high school-level academics for four years as the Challenge IV Director for the Chestnut Mountain, Georgia, community.

Mr. Baker graduated with honors with a Master of Organizational Leadership from Anderson University, in Anderson, South Carolina. He has also completed a Foundations of Biblical Counseling Certificate through the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation. Currently, Mr. Baker is enrolled in the Master of Arts in Apologetics program at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Mr. Baker continues to sharpen his leadership as a Christian classical school administrator through cohorts and workshops with the Society for Classical Learning.

Mr. Baker and his wife Brandon have four children, all of whom have enjoyed the benefits of a Christian, classical education at Oak Hill — where Mrs. Baker also enjoys her role as fourth grade instructor.