About Pataskala Church of the Nazarene
Our Vision for Christian Ministry
As stated by the Church of the Nazarene, “The chief purpose of all persons — indeed, all of the creation — is to worship, love, and serve God. God has made himself known in His deeds of creation and redemption. As the Redeemer, God has called into existence a people, the Church, who embody, celebrate, and declare His name and His ways. The life of God with His people and the world constitutes the Story of God. That story is recorded principally in the Old and New Testaments and continues to be told by the resurrected Christ who lives and reigns as Head of His Church. The Church lives to declare the whole Story of God. This it does in many ways—in the lives of its members who are even now being transformed by Christ, through preaching, the sacraments, in oral testimony, and in mission. All members of the Body of Christ are called to exercise a ministry of witness and service. No one is excluded.”
“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NIV)
Our Staff
David Goodwin - Lead Pastor
We are excited to welcome our new lead Pastor and his family to Pat Naz...his Bio follows:
David Goodwin was born and raised in San Diego, California. He received his bachelor's degree in Christian Ministry from Indiana Wesleyan University. Better than any degree, he also met his wife Megan at IWU and they were married after graduating. David then received his Masters of Divinity from Nazarene Theological Seminary in Kansas City. For over seven years he has pastored at Central Church of the Nazarene in the KC metro area, serving currently as the Youth & Connections Pastor. David also had the opportunity to serve as the KC District NYI President for four years. Pastor David has a heart for people to fall in love with Jesus and grow in him. Megan and David have two young kids, Eliza (4) and Rosa (2), who bring them a ton of joy and growth opportunities.
