Pastor Doug is a native of Kenton Ohio, and he began his ministry to Continental and Christ UMCs in January, 2023.  Pastor Doug has served churches throughout the West Ohio Annual Conference, including Aberdeen UMC, Browntown / Ketterman / Sardinia UMCs, New Madison UMC, Christiansburg / Grafton UMCs, Brookville First UMC, Raymond / Caldwell Memorial UMCs, The Plains UMC and Walnut Grove (Hardin County) UMC.  Pastors Doug passion for ministry is to serve the rural church, and is active in the West Ohio Conference United Methodist Rural Advocates and also serves as secretary of the National UMRA board.  Pastor Doug is the father of 4 adult children and a grandfather of 2.