Rev. Broderick is the Senior Minister of Grace Valley Christian Center. He earned his B.A. in Political Science and History from UC Davis, and his Juris Doctor from UC Berkeley's School of Law. He is also an attorney and prior to being called to full time ministry, he practiced law for 15 years. During this time he litigated cases in state and federal courts, including the United States Supreme Court. Upon graduating from law school, he completed a fellowship at Pacific Legal Foundation, served as a law clerk on the United States Court of Appeal for the 9th Circuit, became a partner in Sacramento's oldest and largest law firm, and served as an Assistant United States Attorney, defending the United States in litigation and prosecuting environmental violations and drug crimes in federal court. He was saved in 2004 through the ministry of this Church, and has served in various ministries since that time. His wife Sharon, also a licensed attorney, is the principal of Grace Valley Christian Academy. They have two children.
Pastor Mathew holds three graduate degrees in theology from Central and Westminster theological seminaries (USA) and is the founder and former Senior Minister of Grace Valley Christian Center. Originally a scientist from India, he is also a former professor of Greek and systematic theology and has traveled widely for Christian mission interests. He is the author of The Normal Church Life (1 John), Victory in Jesus (Joshua), The Wisdom of Jesus (The Sermon on the Mount), Muscular Christianity (Hebrews), Romans 1-8: The Gospel Freedom, Good News for All People, and several other books, including commentaries on Acts, Isaiah, Jude, and Matthew. He is also the founder and president of Grace Valley Christian Academy. Rev. Mathew has been married to his wife, Gladys, since 1967 and has two married children and five grandchildren.
Rev. Broderick is the Senior Minister of Grace Valley Christian Center. He earned his B.A. in Political Science and History from UC Davis, and his Juris Doctor from UC Berkeley's School of Law. He is also an attorney and prior to being called to full time ministry, he practiced law for 15 years. During this time he litigated cases in state and federal courts, including the United States Supreme Court. Upon graduating from law school, he completed a fellowship at Pacific Legal Foundation, served as a law clerk on the United States Court of Appeal for the 9th Circuit, became a partner in Sacramento's oldest and largest law firm, and served as an Assistant United States Attorney, defending the United States in litigation and prosecuting environmental violations and drug crimes in federal court. He was saved in 2004 through the ministry of this Church, and has served in various ministries since that time. His wife Sharon, also a licensed attorney, is the principal of Grace Valley Christian Academy. They have two children.
Pastor Mathew holds three graduate degrees in theology from Central and Westminster theological seminaries (USA) and is the founder and former Senior Minister of Grace Valley Christian Center. Originally a scientist from India, he is also a former professor of Greek and systematic theology and has traveled widely for Christian mission interests. He is the author of The Normal Church Life (1 John), Victory in Jesus (Joshua), The Wisdom of Jesus (The Sermon on the Mount), Muscular Christianity (Hebrews), Romans 1-8: The Gospel Freedom, Good News for All People, and several other books, including commentaries on Acts, Isaiah, Jude, and Matthew. He is also the founder and president of Grace Valley Christian Academy. Rev. Mathew has been married to his wife, Gladys, since 1967 and has two married children and five grandchildren.
