Pastor Derek serves as the lead pastor of Mt. Wesley-Akin Church of the Nazarene. He’s an ordained minister with a heart for helping people grow in their faith, live out Christlike holiness, and serve their communities with purpose and compassion.
Originally from Texas, Derek’s faith journey has been one of transformation—from a childhood shaped by church attendance to a calling shaped by surrender and obedience. Over the years, he has served in various ministry roles, including Connections Pastor and District Men’s Ministry Leader, where he developed a passion for building relationships, preaching God’s Word, and leading others into deeper discipleship.
Derek believes the church should be both spiritually healthy and outward-focused. He brings experience in both solo and team ministry settings and values collaboration and servant leadership. He and his wife Jennifer are blessed with two amazing kids, Evelyn and Josiah, and love seeing God work in and through the local church.
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