LIFT Ministries Inc. is a non-profit ministry with no paid staff.  We are fully endorsed by our local bishop, His Eminence, Seán Patrick Cardinal O’Malley, O.F.M. Cap.  See his letter of support for the LIFT program here.  Our ministry is made up of a team of key people who work alongside many other volunteers in making LIFT happen. The LIFT team includes:

Jon is an extremely talented musician and songwriter who has helped usher thousands of people into the heart of Jesus with his gift for leading worship. The prayerfulness and genuine humility he conveys in leading worship are unmistakable and help lead the worshipper deeper into an encounter with God. He is currently the Music Minister for a LifeTeen program at St. Mary’s in Dedham, MA. Co-founder of LIFT Ministries, Jon has led worship for countless retreats, adoration services, healing services, Masses, etc and has played at many larger events such as Steubenville East, Proud 2B Catholic, the National Catholic Youth Conference and Soulfest. You can email Jon at jon@liftedhigher.com.  Jon just released his debut CD "Show the World" which is available for purchase on his personal website at www.jonniven.com.

To book Jon for a retreat, concert or any other event, please email booking@liftedhigher.com.

When one thinks of Heather, they should think of a child of God who has given herself wholly to Him. Simply put, worship is what Heather is all about. She has a passion for worship that is evident to those around her and she has a real desire to share her love of worship with others through this ministry. Specifically, Heather is determined to create a renewal in the hearts of worshippers everywhere and she longs to help usher those with faint hearts straight into the heart of worship with reckless abandon. Co-founder of LIFT Ministries, Heather has been involved with youth and young adult ministry for almost 10 years. You can email Heather at heather@liftedhigher.com

Fr. Matt was ordained as a priest for the Archdiocese of Boston in 2003 and until recently served as Parochial Vicar at St. Mary’s Parish in Dedham, MA. In January 2008, he was selected by Cardinal Sean O'Malley to head up a new office at the Archdiocese and was named Director of the Office for the New Evangelization of Youth and Young Adults.  He also has been involved in the Catholic Charismatic Renewal for several years.  Fr. Matt is a young, vibrant priest, filled with the Holy Spirit, who speaks passionately about the truth of Jesus Christ, His love for us, and how His message relates to us in our daily lives. He is a very gifted priest who gives of himself wholeheartedly and we are blessed to have him! You can email Fr. Matt at frmatt@liftedhigher.com.

Kelley has been through it all; from happiness, achievement and joy to struggle, tragedy and disappointment to awe. In his journey of faith, Kelley has never forgotten to cling to Christ. He is a man of deep faith, a wonderful husband, an amazing dad to 4 wonderful children, a leader within his community, and a mentor to us all. Kelley’s personality draws people in and when he speaks his wit, wisdom and knowledge keep you at the edge of your seat. We at LIFT are incredibly happy to have him on board. You can email Kelley at kelley@liftedhigher.com

This ministry cannot happen without a team of dedicated volunteers who help out with a variety of different tasks. For more information on volunteer opportunities, visit our Volunteer page or email us at volunteer@liftedhigher.com.