Meet our team of Pastors

MAT HOLLEN serves as the lead pastor at St. Thomas. Mat has been involved in full-time ministry for 20 years. He studied theology in college and went on to complete a Masters of Divinity from George Fox (now Portland) Seminary.

Mat worked for the para-church ministry, Young Life, for five years and has a passion for helping people see how compelling Jesus can be. Mat is married to his incredible wife Becca. They live in South Salem with their sons Emmett & Noah, their dog Winnie, and their 27 chickens

CHRIS MAY serves as the Director of Worship Curation at St. Thomas. He has been involved in both traditional and non-traditional ministry for most of his adult life. Chris spent a decade serving as a youth and worship pastor before helping to build a community of care for Salem’s unhoused neighbors as an Incarnational Leader at Church@thePark. He holds a degree in Religion and Philosophy from Northwest Nazarene University.

Chris is passionate about curating worship environments that invite our authentic expressions of wonder, gratitude, and lament in response to the mystery of God and our complicated life as humans. He is the proud co-parent of three kids: Kadence, Judah, and Zoe.

Four days a week, Chris dons a Hawaiian shirt and helps Salem find Everything but the Bagel Seasoning, and the elusive mini tote at Trader Joe's. Hit him up for the best ways to use Chili Onion Crunch.

MAE KANIM OHREN serves as the Admin and Children’s Director, where she brings five years of experience in Children’s Ministry leadership. Mae is passionate about supporting kids and their families as they walk with Jesus through every season of life. At home, she enjoys life with her family, their two dogs, Snoopy and Ari, and their cat, Bandit.

Meet Our Leadership Team