Pastor Will Clark is originally from Millbrook, AL. He, Colleen, his wife of 41 years, and two daughters moved to the Jacksonville in 1997.

He retired from active duty in 2003 after serving 21 years as a Navy communicator (Senior Chief Petty Officer). 

 

During his military career, Senior Chief Clark completed a wide variety of Advanced schooling related to the Communications and Information Systems fields.

He earned a Bachelor of Science in Management from the University of Phoenix.

 

After retiring from the Navy in 2003, Senior Chief Clark became Pastor Will Clark as he answered the call to ministry, serving in the United Methodist Church.

Pastor Clark completed his seminary education through Duke Divinity School. 

He also earned a Master of Science degree in Contextual Ministry from Northwind Seminary.

 

Pastor Clark has served as Associate Pastor at Orange Park UMC, Senior Pastor at First UMC Williston, FL, Senior Pastor at Isle of Faith UMC, Jacksonville, FL, where he has served for 10 years, and is now serving as our pastor at Trinity United Methodist Church Deland, FL.

 

Pastor Clark has said that he strives to preach with authenticity and a focus on understanding what the Bible teaches through context and for life application.

 

He loves teaching Bible Studies and is a Tour Host with Educational Opportunities travel group. He has led multiple journeys to the Holy Land,  Greece, and Italy, and looks forward to other travel opportunities.

He has organized Upward Sports programs at the local church and has held various leadership roles at both the Annual Conference and District levels within the FLUMC, including 12 years as Chairperson of the Conference Fellowship of Associate Members and Licensed Local Pastors.

 

Pastor Clark states that just as Jesus desires a relationship with us and modeled how relationships should look, he, along with all Christians, should seek Godly relationships with one another.  The church is where we learn how to best do this and where we actively build relationships with our communities.