Dr. Duane P. Durst is a graduate of Central Bible College in Missouri with a BA in Bible and Ashland Theological Seminary in Ohio with Masters of Divinity, Psychology and Counseling, as well as a Doctor of Ministry in Administration. He has served as a church consultant in the area of administration, planning & leadership development and conflict resolution. He has done leadership development training in Argentina, Nicaragua, Zambia, Ethiopia, Kenya and Liberia.  Duane pastored churches in Illinois, Wisconsin, Ohio and New York. He currently serves as Superintendent for the NY Ministry Network and as the Northeast Region Non-Resident Executive Presbyter for the General Council of the Assemblies of God. Duane and Beverly have three children and eleven beautiful grandchildren.