New Lisbon
Presbyterian Church
Friends in Christ, Sharing the Good News, and Caring for our Neighborhood and the World.
WELCOME PASTOR FRITZ NELSON!
We are excited to announce that Pastor Fritz Nelson will be our next spiritual leader, beginning September 1, 2026. A product of Massachusetts, North Carolina, Ohio and Kentucky, Pastor Fritz has served First Presbyterian, Columbiana since 2014 and First United Presbyterian Church, East Palestine since 2017. Along with Jo Barto he co-founded THE HUB and co-led it through 2026. Prior to coming to Columbiana, Fritz served a congregation in Malverne, NY while also working on the fundraising staff of The Bowery
Mission in New York City. Locally, Pastor Fritz serves on the boards of Columbiana Project Playground and The Way Station. He is also on the community advisory board for the East Palestine Train Derailment Health Research Program. His book, Your Story Matters, will be released in fall 2026.
Come and listen to Pastor Fritz's sermons and you'll hear a passion for developing deep, personal spirituality, an inclusive understanding of Christ's gospel, a focus on ministry with the community and a strong commitment to the ministry of healing. When not doing church stuff, Fritz finds joy in gardening, reading, walking the family dogs and sharing stories.
Fritz graduated from the College of Wooster, has an M.Div. from Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary and a certificate of Spiritual Direction from the Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center. He was ordained in 2004.
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