At Vineyard Cincinnati you'll find a team of people who share the teaching pastor role. Each speaker brings something different to the stage, and they all share the value of teaching what the Bible says in practical ways that apply to your life.

Matt Massey

Matt is the Lead Pastor at Vineyard Cincinnati. He started his career at Procter & Gamble while at the same time volunteering with a youth ministry at Lakota High School. Following his graduation from Trinity Evangelical, he transitioned into full-time ministry.

A few things that Matt enjoys include golf, learning people’s stories, mentoring young people, fantasy football, craft beer, and laughing a ton. He and his wife Kim live in Loveland, Ohio and have three adult daughters.  


Clay Harrington

Clay is the Senior Director of Breakthrough Ministries, Evangelism and World Missions, and is one of our Teaching Pastors.

He is passionate about teaching people about Spiritual Gifts, bringing attention to the work of Holy Spirit in our lives, and seeing people make the decision to follow Jesus. Clay enjoys spending time with his wife Regina and their two sets of twins!


JR Cifani

JR Cifani is the Executive Pastor of Vineyard Cincinnati Church. After a career running a small business, he came on staff to start a generosity and stewardship ministry within the Vineyard and co-founded a group to serve Christian business leaders. He has been Executive Pastor since January 2021.

Other speaking pastors

Other members of our teaching team include:

  • Beth Guckenberger: Author and Co-Executive Director of Back2Back Ministries
  • Jennifer Shock: Senior Director of Discipleship and Next Steps
  • Daniel McKee: Senior Director of Next Generation