This is part one of our convo with Matt Lake, the pastor of Williamsport UMC in Williamsport, VA.  In this episode, we're going to get to know a little about Matt, Williamsport UMC, and their experience with Fresh Expressions of Church.  We'll also dip our pinky toe into how their network of Fresh Expressions (called Acts Network) impacted their inherited church and their surrounding community.  It's a GREAT story you won't wanna miss.

If you want to know more about Matt and Williamsport UMC check out:
Facebook (Personal): https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010210171407
Facebook (Church):  https://www.facebook.com/firstchurchwilliamsport
Website:  https://firstchurch.cc/

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