First United Methodist Church- Ministries Leadership -
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Published on: 6/22/2001
Last Visited: 6/22/2001
Rev. David P. Aslesen , pastor
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Rev. David P. Aslesen , pastorThe Rev. David P. Aslesen , a native South Dakotan and an elder in the Northern Illinois Conference , has served the Chicago Temple since August of 2000.He previously served Wheadon UMC in Evanston , IL and Glenview UMC in Glenview , IL. Has taught as adjunct faculty at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary ( G-ETS ) and as a teaching pastor with the University of Chicago Divinity School.Member of the Methodist Federation for Social Action and The Fellowship of United Methodists in Music and Worship Arts.Graduated magna cum laude with a BA in Biology/Pre-Med from Dakota Wesleyan University , 1993 , and a MDIV from G-ETS in 1996.
At the Temple , ministerial responsibilities include the Young Adult Ministries program , Stewardship , Reconciling ministries , Strategic Planning , Evangelism , teaching Sunday school and office staff supervision.
Interests include social justice and issues of inclusivity , multisensory worship , Christian education and working with young adults , youth and children.Extracurricular activities include acting and other performing arts , music events of all kinds , exploring the city's great restaurants and attractions.
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Diane is a single mother of two teenaged girls at , Amanda and Emily , and son David at the University of Iowa.