Who Is Matt Piell (2025)? Faith-Based Leadership Defined
"Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts." — Psalm 139:23 (NIV)
Even though this blog might sound like it’s about me… it’s actually about you.
Because the truth is, who I am matters a whole lot less than who you’re becoming.
And if you’ve found your way here today, maybe it’s because something inside of you is starting to ask deeper questions—about identity, about leadership, about purpose.
This post is really about you. You may be wondering who I am, but the deeper question—the one that changes lives—is this:
Who are YOU... really?
It's undeniable wearing Many Hats Isn't the Same as Knowing Who You Are...
So let's start with me...
Who am I?
Matt Piell is a husband.
Matt Piell is a father.
Matt Piell is a son.
And here are even more titles you can give me...
Matt Piell, CEO.
Matt Piell Worship Leader.
Matt Piell, Angel Investor.
A team builder.
A decision-maker.
A problem-solver.
YET none of those roles tell the whole story of who I am....
Because at my core, I Matt Piell... I am a son of God.
That identity shapes every other role I carry—and it's the one thing I never set down. Everything I do is filtered through faith. It's how I lead, how I love, and how I live.
How are you filtering your many titles... and who are you at your core?
The Real Leadership is Self-Leadership
Here's the truth they don't teach in business school.
Leadership doesn't begin in the boardroom. It begins in the quiet. Faith-based self-leadership means asking yourself the hard questions—daily. It means aligning your decisions with integrity, even when no one else sees. It's about living from a place of truth, not performance. You don't have to be perfect. But you do have to be honest—with yourself, with God, and with the people you're called to serve.
What I Learned Through Sickness and Love
My wife and I have walked through serious health challenges together. During those seasons, I wasn't wearing a business hat. I was simply her husband—her caregiver. Her encourager. Those years refined me. They taught me about real love. About showing up without answers. About leading with presence instead of power. Through every diagnosis and hard night, I learned that strength doesn't come from success—it comes from surrender. And when God is your center, nothing you walk through is wasted.
Why Titles Can't Replace Identity in 2025
We live in a world where platforms matter. But your platform will crumble if your identity isn't anchored. 2025 is a year where the world is asking for deeper leadership. Not just louder voices—but leaders who know who they are, even when the audience disappears. I believe we're entering a new era—where business without faith is just busy-ness. And where your ability to stay rooted will determine your ability to rise.
So Who Are You?...
