Author: Pastor Mat

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.

January 20, 2026

National Day of Racial Healing: Confession and Solidarity

On this National Day of Racial Healing, we pause as the people of God to acknowledge both the wounds of our past and the hope of our future. Healing begins […]
January 19, 2026

Honoring Dr. King: A Call to Liberation, Hope, and Holy Work

As we pause to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on this day, we do more than remember a historical figure. We remember a pastor, a prophet, and a courageous […]
January 7, 2026

Get to Know Us: Stories of Faith, Family, and Community at Bethel

At Bethel Church of the Nazarene, we believe the church isn’t just a building, it’s a family. Every week, people from different backgrounds, cultures, and life journeys come together to […]
December 31, 2025

History of Watchnight Services

Every year on December 31, churches across the United States gather for Watchnight. These services have historically included celebration, lament, and deep gratitude. While many Christian communities hold New Year’s […]
December 25, 2025

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas! As we celebrate the birth of Christ, may the hope, peace, joy, and love of Emmanuel, God with us, fill your hearts and shape your lives. Christmas proclaims […]
December 16, 2025

Joy is an Act of Resistance

Last Sunday, Pastor Mat preached on joy from Isaiah 35:1-10, reminding us that biblical joy is not naïve optimism but a deep, faithful response to God’s presence in the midst […]