For Corey Matthews, BASECAMP has been a spiritual reset for over two decades. In this interview, Corey reflects on the power of gospel-centered teaching, the strength found in shared vulnerability, and why he believes BASECAMP is one of the best investments a man can make each year.
1. Please introduce yourself!
My name is Corey Matthews. I’ve been married to my wife Carla for 33 years now and we have 4 delightful adult kids, all of them have wonderful partners, 3 of them married and the last one is planning to be married later this year. To date, we have three beautiful grandkids and we are loving this new stage in life.
2. How long have you attended BASECAMP?
I’ve been attending BASECAMP, when possible, since around 2001.
3. How has BASECAMP encouraged your faith?
In my early years of becoming a Christian and attending BASECAMP, I clearly remember the profound impact these events have had on me. They still do today but I think I’ve become more expecting of it knowing how good the teaching and preaching always is.
It’s like a reset button for me, I can be so easily distracted by wordly influences. Conferences like this, sitting under solid teaching for an extended period, enables a spiritual recharge or refocus and gets my perspective and priorities realigned. I think we need this, we need constant reminders of God’s amazing grace.
It’s like a reset button for me, I can be so easily distracted by wordly influences. Conferences like this, sitting under solid teaching for an extended period, enables a spiritual recharge or refocus and gets my perspective and priorities realigned.
4. Why do you think men should set aside time to attend conferences like BASECAMP?
I think the vulnerability I have seen by those that have been interviewed or have given testimonies over the years that has been so powerful. Whether it’s been stories of conquering addictions, dealing with chronic illness or disability, or just struggling with sin in general. Understanding that we are all so dependent on God’s grace as we journey through life, and hearing of other people’s experiences and their trust in God, is always such an encouragement to me.
Understanding that we are all so dependent on God’s grace as we journey through life, and hearing of other people’s experiences and their trust in God, is always such an encouragement to me.
As my wife so rightly says, why wouldn’t you set aside time for such an amazing opportunity to sit under God’s word with your brothers in Christ and listen to relevant topics that us men need to hear. It’s such a privilege and so many of our brothers from around the world would love to have the accessibility that we do in Sydney, so don’t let this opportunity pass you by.
It’s such a privilege and so many of our brothers from around the world would love to have the accessibility that we do in Sydney, so don’t let this opportunity pass you by.
5. What would you say to someone who’s thinking about coming to BASECAMP for the first time?
It’s one of the best investments, of both your time and money, you’ll make all year!
Register for BASECAMP 2025
The theme for BASECAMP is ‘Wise up with Jesus’ — Strength & purpose through Jesus’ wisdom. Join us to find wisdom for your life that really works!
Standard ticket rates apply from now till 27 July. We also provide heavily discounted rates for our interstate and regional brothers who join us online due to their distance from Katoomba.
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