Gwen is one of the two pastors of First Baptist. She has been a member for nearly 30 years and knows the church and metropolitan area very well. In addition, she is Executive Director of the United Churches of Lycoming County and has held that post since 1991. She has a wide range of experience working with many denominations and faith

Larry is also one of the pastors at First Baptist having been born and raised in Old Lycoming Township near Williamsport. For nearly forty (40) years he was an American Baptist pastor in the Philadelphia metropolitan area. For thirty (30) years he was on the staff of the ABCUSA Region called the Philadelphia Baptist

groups. She is well connected with the human and physical resources of North Central PA. She is also a fun loving person… her laughter is contagious.

Association. Seventeen (17) of those years he was the Executive Minister & Bishop. He is also the Secretary of the Blooming Grove Historical Society. He is a certified PA Forest Stewards through Penn State University. Larry is crazy about birds.