First United Methodist Church of Blairstown
Staff & Leaders

Dave Tillisch

Pastor Dave is a life-long New Jersey resident, who grew up in rural Hunterdon County. After successful careers in retail sales management, computer programming, and business analysis, he answered God’s calling to pastoral ministry in the local church. Pastor Dave is passionate about connecting people of all ages with life-giving message of Jesus Christ and positively impacting the church’s communities by building relationships and reaching out with Christ’s mercy and love. Pastor Dave holds a Masters of Divinity from Drew Theological School, and is commissioned as a provisional elder in the United Methodist Church. Before coming to Blairstown in July, 2014, he previously served as pastor of the Delaware Valley and Frankford Plains United Methodist Churches.