MEET OUR PASTOR

The Rev. Dr. Douglas Kelchner has been in ministry for over 50 years in different denominational settings and church sizes.  His last congregation before retiring in 2018 was The Edison Congregational Church in Fort Myers, Florida.  On February 11, 2024, he was installed as the Ordained Minister for our congregation.

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Pastor Doug is a native of Virginia. He earned his BA degree from Central Bible College and his Masters and Doctor of Ministry degrees from Bethany Theological Seminary.  Doug and Vicki have been married over 50 years. They have two children and four grandchildren. He is known by all as "Pastor Doug" and in some settings simply "PD".

 

 Why did Pastor Doug choose to come out of retirement and accept this pastorate? In his own words..."when I first filled in at Community Congregational Church, I fell in love with the warmth and cheer of the congregation and I am truly committed to our future.  Together, we will share the Good News of the Gospel throughout our community".

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