Pastor Matthew Lehne was born to Tim and Teresa Lehne in St. Paul, Minnesota, and was raised in Lino Lakes with his two younger sisters until it came time for him to attend school. His family moved to Burnsville, Minnesota, where he got a third sister and attended Good Shepherd Lutheran School from kindergarten to eighth grade. He received his high school education at St. Croix Lutheran High School in West St. Paul, Minnesota, where he decided that he wanted to become a pastor. He went to Martin Luther College in New Ulm, Minnesota, and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts. After taking a few years off, he entered Bethany Lutheran College for one year to refresh his skills in the biblical languages. He then went on to graduate from Bethany Lutheran Theological Seminary in 2024. Upon graduation, Pastor Lehne was called to serve at Parkland Lutheran Church. Pastor Lehne likes to travel and go for walks in nature. He is also a fan of storytelling and likes to spend his free time watching films.