Adam Van Dusen

Lead Pastor

 

Adam and his family came to Fresno First Church of the Nazarene in March of 2025. Adam finds great joy in helping believers at all stages of their walk with Jesus to foster a fervent desire to grow in grace and become more like Christ through knowledge, faith, and action. He also has a passion for those who do not know Christ and enjoys opportunities the Lord provides to share the love of Jesus with others. As he joins the church family at Fresno First, Adam’s hope is to help the church family to connect with God through authentic worship and each other in fellowship, grow together in Christlikeness, and lovingly serve one another and the surrounding community as we share the Gospel’s message of hope with those around us.

Adam and his wife, Mei, have been married since 2004. They have two children: Carissa (17), who is a junior, and Joshua (14), who is an eighth grader. Mei’s passions include serving in worship ministries, children’s ministry, compassionate ministries, and developing discipleship groups for women and families. Carissa and Joshua have a love of music and serve the Lord through worship ministries. They have also served in children’s ministry.

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Before coming to Fresno First, Adam served as the youth and family ministries pastor at Oakdale Family Church of the Nazarene.  He has also previously served as a volunteer youth leader for six years and has led Bible studies and life groups for college students, military members, and adults for more than 20 years. He holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Fresno State, a juris doctor from Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School, a master of operational studies degree from the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, and he is currently working toward a Master of Arts degree in pastoral ministry from Northwest Nazarene University, anticipating completion in the spring of 2026. Outside of church life, Adam is a licensed attorney in the state of Michigan. He enjoys spending time with his family and watching and playing sports.