The first time Pastor Dan visited Resurrection Life, he was a troubled teenager struggling with direction and addiction. It was during that visit in 1989 that Pastor Dan would first put his trust in Christ and from that moment, his life was forever changed. He began his ministry by teaching and mentoring children in the church’s Kid’s Ministry. He later expanded his teaching to home bible studies and, in 1993, was hired on staff to be the Youth Pastor for Resurrection Life. For 30 years, he dedicated himself to guiding and supporting countless students. In 2024, Pastor Dan took on the role of Lead Pastor. Pastor Dan’s vision aligns with our core values of devotion, family, and outreach. He places the highest priority on inspiring people to live their lives with purpose and passion like Jesus, leading our church forward with a focus on the growth of families and caring for the needs of the community of Cheektowaga.
Outside of his ministry, Pastor Dan enjoys playing and refereeing ice hockey as a registered USA hockey official in Western New York. He also has a passion for blacksmithing and is a member of both the NY State Designer Blacksmith Association and the American Bladesmith Society.
