Church Leadership – Safe Harbor Church

Senior Pastor and Worship Leader

Matthew Harvey

Senior Pastor and Worship Leader

Matt was born and raised in Bangor. He and his family began attending Calvary Chapel in 1995, and he graduated from Calvary Chapel Bible College in 2001. He has been involved in worship and teaching roles throughout the state of Maine since then. When Matt came to Safe Harbor Church, he was soon recognized as a capable and experienced worship leader and as of June 8, 2025 is now senior pastor at Safe Harbor church. He lives in Bangor with his wife Jen and their 3 children.

Founding Pastor

Norm Labonte

Founding Pastor

Pastor Norm started the Safe Harbor Church ministry on June 3, 2001 from a Bible study in Stockton Springs. Saved in 1980 by God's grace, Norm felt the call of the Lord to the ministry while serving as the music leader of a small church in Brunswick, ME. The Lord graciously gave confirmation to both him and his lovely wife Sandi, establishing the call with His Word (Hab. 2:3). They trusted from that day that it would be revealed in His time. Norm served in several churches until 1997, when he became an elder at Calvary Chapel in Bangor. Four years later, in June of 2001, and after 14 years had passed since they answered the call of God, Safe Harbor Church was established. On June 8, 2025, the role of senior pastor has been placed in the capable hands of Matthew Harvey.

Treasurer

Richard Thrasher

Richard has provided much-needed and appreciated knowledge, talent and resources to this ministry for many years. He began serving as the treasurer in January of 2016. He and his wife Reshell are among the many faithful servants that make up this part of the body of Christ here at Safe Harbor church.

Treasurer

Secretary

Richard Spencer

Secretary

Richard has served at the Safe Harbor Church for many years, greeting everyone with a warm and cheerful welcome each Sunday. He has been faithful in leading our food pantry ministry and is always willing to help with any needs of the body. The church has come to trust him to pray for them when asked, and they know he will continue to intercede on their behalf. Richard and his wife Sally live in Bangor, and, in spite of the distance, he's usually one of the first to arrive at the church.