Rev. Daniel Thueson

Senior Pastor

Daniel is passionate about sharing the love of God with others. He desires to share the good news of Jesus, bring healing to a hurting world, and help the church express the grace of God by making a real and positive difference in people’s lives.

His personal vision is to strengthen and encourage the church so that the church is equipped to be the hands and feet of Jesus Christ. He believes we do this by loving God and loving our neighbor, stranger, and every other person – especially those who don’t love us – just as God has loved us. Pastor Daniel says we do this in word and deed, by how we interact with those around us, even those who disagree with us, and by how we help those in need, including physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

With over 20 years of ministry experience, Pastor Daniel is a native of Broken Arrow, OK. He received his Master of Divinity from Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University with a Certificate of Pastoral Care. His Bachelor of Theology is from Life Christian University. Pastor Daniel is a veteran of the US Air Force and Oklahoma Air National Guard, where he served as a medic. He was also a National Certified Taekwondo Instructor, ran and owned Taekwondo schools, and was a manager for Gerber Baby Foods and Nestle. His professional experience highlights his strengths in mission, evangelism, organizational development, and change management.

Pastor Daniel is married to Fran and has two step children, four grandchildren, and a black golden-doodle named Luna. Daniel enjoys life in the outdoors, martial arts, motorcycles, movies, and smoking meat. He was appointed as senior Pastor of FUMC Springdale after serving in Mountain Home, Charleston, Alma/Kibler, Benton, Dallas, and Coles Chapel/Branch.

Daniel invites you to experience God with us through worship, prayer, study, mission, and community.