The Bethel Church of the Nazarene youth group had the joy of joining forces with Father Bill’s and The Evelyn House for an afternoon/evening of service, and what a blessing it was! Our teens raised money to purchase the supplies to build a storage shed at the Evelyn House. A special thanks to Herb Newell from Friends of the Homeless of the South Shore and our partners at Youth Build who constructed the shed.
While the shed may need a few touch-ups (we promise we’ll be back!), the heart of the project was a beautiful success. Thank you to Pastor lisa for organizing the important work. Our teens worked hard to help create a safer and more functional storage space for the residents of The Evelyn House. Along the way, we were joined by some unexpected but very enthusiastic tiny volunteers who made the day even more joyful.
This was more than just a work project, it was an opportunity to share space, build relationships, and honor the sacred work Father Bill’s and Evelyn House do every day for our community. From all of us at Bethel Church in Germantown, thank you. Thank you for welcoming us, partnering with us, and reminding us that even a splash of blue can be an act of love.
Pastor Mat (he/him) came to Bethel in the Fall of 2003 to serve as the youth pastor. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Religion from Eastern Nazarene College in 2005 and a Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry from Northwest Nazarene University in 2010. Currently, Mat is a Doctor of Ministry candidate at Nazarene Theological Seminary in the Black Leadership and Ministry track. Mat married the love of his life, I’Esha, on July 11, 2009. They have three wonderful children. Mat is ordained as an elder in the Church of the Nazarene.
Mat has been serving as Bethel Church of the Nazarene’s lead pastor since 2015. Mat served as an instructor of philosophical ethics, church history, and theology in the Religion and Culture program at Eastern Nazarene College for over ten years prior to the school’s closing. Currently, Mat teaches religious studies as an adjunct at Regis College in Weston, MA and theology as an adjunct at Northwest Nazarene University. In addition, Mat volunteers on several non-profit boards and is a co-leader for Quincy4Justice, Quincy Interfaith Network, and Quincy for Transformative Change. He enjoys reading, riding his bicycle, traveling, swimming, stimulating theological discussions, and cold brew coffee. Mat is passionate about the intersections of theology and justice. He is committed to dismantling white supremacy and patriarchy in the church and society.
Mat’s specific areas of ministry at Bethel include church leadership, worship coordination, staff development, and pastoral care.
