Christ UMC is led by a combination of pastors, staff, and ministry leaders, as well as council leaders and congregation members.

Pastors

Rev. Dale Fredrickson
Lead Pastor

Pastor Dale was 15 years old when his dad died from cancer — a tragedy that set his life on a trajectory that he “never could have imagined.” He found a living relationship with God through the church, surprising him with hope and healing. Dale's vocation is helping people form a "prophetic imagination." Through his teachings (Bible, Philosophy, and Theology) and writings (sermons, poems, and prayers) he takes the rich traditions of the Christian faith — and all the doubts, wonderings, pains, and joys of the human heart — to help people think about faith in fresh and new ways.  He is interested in helping people see the endless connections between the Bible, art, culture, and building a better world. Pastor Dale is currently finishing his Ph.D. in Philosophy of Religion and Theology at Claremont Graduate University. When he’s not immersed in his academic or pastoral duties, Dale enjoys playing basketball and spending time with his wife and their three children. To learn more about Dale, visit his website, www.dalefredrickson.com.

Rev. Bruce Kolasch
Pastor of Congregational Care

I grew up in rural North Dakota, and though I wasn’t “born in a barn” my place of delivery was on a dairy farm.  I have served congregations in Illinois, Idaho, Montana and Utah.  My undergraduate degree is in psychology.  My Master of Divinity if from Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Indiana.  I have lived in multiple states including California, Oregon, Washington, Mississippi, Illinois, Indiana, Virginia, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota and now Utah where most of our grandchildren live.  Reba and I have six grandchildren and enjoy life together. Hobbies include music, hiking, reading and good conversations.

Staff

Kelly
​Carpenter

Church Administrator

Sharon Balch

Communications Coordinator

Maxine Jones
Financial Accountant

Laurie Asmussen
Finance Secretary

Alicia Simons & Alicia Griffing
Co-Children's Education Directors
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Eliza Prater
Childcare Coordinator

Cornel Faith
Explorer Preschool Director

Dr. Shelby Fisher
Music Director

Logan Bingham
Chancel Choir Director

Rick McClure
Worship Musician

Terry Waite
apPRAISEation Director

CP Eubanks
The Wesley Bell Ringers Director

Desi Jensen
Asbury Bell Director