Dr. Duane P. Durst is a graduate of Central Bible College in Missouri and Ashland Theological Seminary in Ohio. While at Ashland Seminary, Duane acquired a Masters of Divinity, Psychology and Counseling as well as a Doctorate of Ministry in Administration. He was an adjunct professor at Ashland Theological Seminary and the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary. He has served as a church consultant in the area of administration, planning and leadership development, and conflict resolution.
Dr. Durst has pastored churches in Illinois, Wisconsin, Ohio and New York State. He has served in a number of sectional positions, including serving as the first sectional presbyter of the New York City – Queens section. Most recently, Duane served as District Assistant Superintendent of the New York District Assemblies of God.
Duane and Beverly, both natives of Warren Ohio, have served congregations as youth pastor, music pastor, a
ssociate and senior pastor. They have led couples retreats and are a clergy presenting couple for Assemblies of God Marriage Encounter. They have three children, and seven beautiful grandchildren: Marcus, Eileen, Abraham, Noah and Ada Burhanna, of Dayton, Ohio; Jonathan, Carmen, Alicia, Matthew and Gabriela Durst of Liverpool, NY; and Joel, Juliana and Benjamin Durst of Baldwinsville, New York. Out of all their jobs and ministries being “Papa” and “Nana” are the best!
Duane & Beverly Durst
DPDurst@NYDAG.org
