Mathews Archery

Mathews
Archery
Taking Aim At The World
W
hen a company adopts the ideals of Integrity, Innovation, and
Impact, it compels all those within the company to live up to those
values, personally and professionally, and to produce products as
equally uncompromising. For Matt McPherson and Mathews Inc., integrity is
the cornerstone of this value triumvirate. They understand people recognize
and appreciate integrity today, especially in a world where it is often lacking.
Integrity, Innovation, and Impact have not only shaped a company, they have
created an archery revolution that is changing lives around the world.
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Mathews Inc. was launched in the mind
of an 11-year-old Matt McPherson, whose
mother only allowed hunting with a bow.
In the early 1970s, bow building became a
passion for teenage McPherson. In 1973,
he built his first compound bow using recurve limbs. This would ultimately lead to
the founding of McPherson Archery and,
later, to what would become the Mathews
revolution. With the invention of single
cam technology, appropriately named SOLOCAM® in 1992, then the parallel limb
design in 1996, Mathews set a pace for
innovation in the archery industry that a
growing number of competitive shooters
and bowhunters have been following since.
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Whether product innovation, business success, or artistic composition, Matt McPherson
credits God with the ideas, insights, and
direction that drive them all.
As Mathews continued to drive equipment innovation, its impact also grew
beyond traditional archery and bowhunting circles. In 2001 Mathews turned its
attention to the next generation of shooters by introducing the Genesis bow line.
Because of its low draw weight and no
preset draw length, the entire family could
shoot a Genesis bow. The next year,
Mathews became the founding sponsor of
the National Archery in Schools Program
(NASP). NASP has introduced archery to
over 10 million kids in grades 4 through
12 in their school physical education pro-
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Setting Sights Beyond The Industry
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Technologies, Geo Grid Lock® Risers,
Harmonic Damper® , SE Composite SlimLimbs® , and the Reverse Assist® Roller
Guard™ number among Mathews’ many
innovations. New and more exciting bow
designs, plus the introduction of its Mission Archery line of bows and accessories, have kept Mathews at the forefront of
the archery industry. Matt McPherson has
since used the momentum of those early
designs to build a family of successful
brands and companies. Rarely can anyone turn on outdoor television or read a
hunting magazine without seeing a popular outdoor personality holding a Mathews
bow and accessories. An association with
Mathews has become a status symbol.
People recognize not only Mathews’ innovation, but they appreciate a company
built on integrity and principle.
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Centershot Ministries, founded as a resource for churches to use in outreach,
has expanded to 16 countries, including
the Czech Republic (above).
grams. To date, over 10,000 schools have
incorporated NASP programs, including
schools in Washington, D.C. The support
of Mathews and other insightful industry
leaders are making archery more affordable and fun for young people who will
carry on this important sporting tradition.
Today, thousands of dollars in scholarship
money is awarded to top shooters each
year thanks to Mathews and the archery
industry. To date, Mathews has donated
millions of dollars to NASP.
Centershot Ministries was founded in
2005, and shortly thereafter Mathews became the founding sponsor for this great
program. Centershot is much like NASP,
but it is a resource for local churches to
use both internally and as an outreach
tool to the community. Matt McPherson
has never been shy about his faith and
how he owes his success to God. He is
also committed to sharing this message in
obedience to the Great Commission. Centershot is a perfect opportunity for both
Matt and Mathews to be involved in this
important mandate and to help promote
the motto of Centershot: “Making Christ
the Target of Our Lives.”
To date, Centershot is in 2,800 churches
in 16 countries. Centershot has recently
spread to South Africa where more than
200 churches are waiting to start their own
programs. Dr. Michael Ritchie of Roscommon, Michigan, a Centershot Ministries
board member, says, “Our church has
been doing the Centershot program since
Archery helps introduce these Russian
archers (above) to God's Word. Centershot
has led many to accept Jesus Christ as
their Lord and Savior (below).
2006 and it has transformed our church.
It turns lay people into missionaries who
have fun planting the seed of God’s Word
through the sport of archery. I know that
Centershot would not be what it is today
without the commitment of Mathews Inc.
and Matt McPherson. When we were
training the missionaries to the Czech Republic, Matt gave us bows to send back
with them so they could get started. This
ministry has opened doors to share the
gospel for them in ways they never had
before.”
In 2008, Matt McPherson and his team
launched Lost Camo® with the tag line
“Get Lost or Be Found.” Launching a new
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A Mission With A Focus
M
att McPherson and his wife, Sherry, give God all the glory for their success
in business and life. Entrusting their businesses to God, Matt and Sherry
enjoy the freedom to pursue their true passion: ministry. You are more likely to see
them leading worship events around the country or listen their music on Christian
radio stations (they just released their fourth album) than see or hear them speaking
about their archery business.
Their passion for ministry and world impact led them to write “The Salvation
Poem.” Knowing how from childhood people have memorized short poems and
rhymes, Matt and Sherry penned six short, easy-to-remember lines, creating a simple message to lead people to Jesus and ultimately make it easier for them to share
the salvation message with others.
Today “The Salvation Poem” is used by groups like the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, Kicking Bear, and Zondervan Bible Publishers. Translated into over 30 languages and printed on more than 20 million pieces of literature, “The Salvation Poem”
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is distributed around the world. The Christian Broadcasting Network is using “The
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Jesus, You died upon a cross
And rose again to save the lost
Forgive me now of all my sin
Come be my Savior, Lord, and Friend
Change my life and make it new
And help me Lord, to live for You
Salvation Poem” in all 104 episodes of its award-winning animated children’s Bible story
DVD series, Superbook. A children’s book titled The Salvation Poem is also available.
For more information about “The Salvation Poem,” related music, videos, and how to
order cards or pens with the “The Salvation Poem” message, visit www.salvationpoem.
com. All profits from the use of the poem are reinvested in missions and evangelism.
Mission archery
Mission MXB-360
M
ost do not associate crossbows with
Mathews, so it was a surprise when Mission recently
unveiled its new horizontal
bow. Mathews and Mission retailers were begging for a quality
branded crossbow to respond to
a growing market. Thus, the MXB360 was born.
The MXB-360 sports a very modern, tactical look. Available individually or in several package options
(complete with soft case), there is
a price point right for consumers
who want a quality product without
breaking the bank. Additionally, the
MXB-360 is fully adjustable from
100 to 160 pounds of draw weight
producing speeds of 271 fps to 360
fps with a 400-grain bolt. At
only 19.5 inches wide, 35
inches long, and a mass
weight at only about 6.5
pounds, the MXB-360
will appeal to stand
hunters as well as those
who spot and stalk.
The MXB-360 offers
the same innovation and
quality one has come to
expect from the Mathews Inc. line
of companies.