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About
Michael came to know Jesus later in life, but that hasn't slowed down his desire to know Him more! After spending much of his life as an agnostic, Michael always sensed there was something more. When he finally found that “something more” in Jesus, it changed the direction of his life.
As one of the co-lead pastors at Fresh Start Church, Michael has a special focus on discipleship—helping people grow deeper in their relationship with Jesus and learn what it looks like to follow Him in everyday life. His own journey gives him a unique heart for people who have questions, doubts, or aren't quite sure what they believe yet.
Michael is currently pursuing ordination in the Free Methodist Church and is approaching the Conference Ministerial Candidate (CMC) stage of that journey. He and his wife have three children, and when he's not studying, serving, or spending time with family, you'll likely find him exploring his interest in bushcraft and primitive skills.
Pastor Chris Benton
Pastor Michael Lyons
Pastor Chris started out his ministry career in his mid-thirties as a volunteer at his church. He has been a senior pastor for four years before coming to Fresh Start.
With his wife MaryAnn, they have a focus on the community and outreach. Chris and MaryAnn have five adult children. Chris desires to help people experience the potential and love that God has for them.
Pastor Chris wants to see people become who God has called them to be through the community in which He has placed them.
ABOUT FRESH START
Everybody deserves a fresh start.
Life doesn't always go the way we planned. Sometimes faith gets complicated. At Fresh Start Church, you don't have to have everything figured out before you walk through the doors.
Whether you've followed Jesus for years, haven't been to church in a long time, or aren't even sure what you believe yet, there's always a next step for you. And we'd love to take it with you.
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