Rev. Dr. David Schultz

When Pastor Dave Schultz was appointed as our pastor in July 202, he brought with him over forty years of pastoral experience. An elder in full connection with the Illinois Great Rivers Conference of the United Methodist Church, Pastor Dave earned his Doctor of Ministry from the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary in 2021. In addition to his ministry in the United Methodist Church, Pastor Dave previous served as a chaplian with Blessing Hospice and as the editor of the Cambridge Chronicle. 

"I've always loved writing, and I like to think that it helps my sermons, " Pastor Dave explained. He as been published in the Upper Room and he also wrote and self-published a murder mystery called A Jury of Peers.

Both Pastory Dave and his wife, Candace, were raised in Milwaukee, WI where they became highschool sweethearts. Together they raised three sons, Jonathan, Jordan and Justin. They are also the parents of "fur babies" Addie the dog and Augie the cat. Jonathan and his wife, Molly, live in Glenview, IL with their daughters Ava and Emma. He is a consultant with Ankura. Jordan and his wife Robyn live in North Liberty, IA with their children Jack and Ella. Jordan is a Doctor of Pharmacy and works at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Justin and his wife Cortney live in Chicago where is is a broker with C.H. Robinson Logistics