Meet the pastor:
pastor David
I came to be the pastor at Blissfield First UMC in July 2025. I was born and raised in Lansing, MI. My wife met in a youth group as high schoolers. We have two daughters together and a dog. Born in 1986, I am an elder Millennial. I graduated from Great Lakes Christian College with a degree in Youth Ministry and theology. As I pursued God’s call on me into ministry, I thought I would just focus on youth but as faith journeys often go I have gone down paths that I never expected I would go down. God eventually called me to be a United Methodist pastor.
In ministry I bring gifts and graces. I have creative gifts as a poet and singer-songwriter. I have intellectual gifts of biblical interpretation and the grace of being an overthinker.
Hobbies are healthy for everyone to have. I enjoy many things such as reading, writing, and music. I also love nature and love every opportunity I have to go kayaking. You may see me along the River Raisin. I consider myself a retro gamer (80’s and 90’s arcade classics) and I also enjoy tabletop games.
My wife is a teacher to infants and toddlers. She has been a great partner in ministry as she employs her gifts with children and her gifts with people. She is gifted as a giver, encourager, and protector. My wife’s faith continues to amaze me as I approach too often with my head she leads with her heart. My wife is a prayer warrior. No matter how small or big she will lift you in prayer.
I have a huge love for the church. The church is far from perfect but it has been ordained by God to be a people who embody the fruits of the spirit. The church is called to be a people that share the kingdom of God with everyone. I’m continually amazed at how God uses broken and imperfect people, of which I am broken and imperfect, to do amazing things. I look forward to see how God uses me and Blissfield First UMC to transform the world.
Rev. David LaLone