Pastor Derek was born and raised in Fort Pierre, SD. He graduated from Stanley County High School in May 2008. Attended and graduated from the University of Sioux Falls earning a Bachelor of Arts in Theology and Philosophy in May 2015. He completed his Master of Divinity from Sioux Falls Seminary in May 2020 and is finishing his Doctorate in Ministry from Sioux Falls Seminary.
Pastor Derek enjoys the outdoors hunting, fishing, and camping. He enjoys spending time with family and friends especially his two dogs, Rusty and Koda, who are Sheltie Collies. Outside of ministry at the Kimball Protestant Parish, Pastor Derek is a volunteer Chaplain / Pastor for Prison Lighthouse Fellowship in Sioux Falls, SD at the Maximum-Security Unit, and Mike Durfee State Prison in Springfield, SD with Livingstone Prison Church.
Pastor Derek is involved in the community of Kimball. As a member of the Kimball Chamber of Commerce, president of the Kimball Community Theatre, and an Actor for the Community Theatre. He has been working with the Kimball High School One Act plays.
To Contact Pastor Derek Cell phone: 605-222-8143 or Email: Drunge25@gmail.com