About Pastor Dale

Dale O’Shields is the founding and Senior Pastor of Church of the Redeemer, a multi-cultural church that operates five campuses in Maryland, just north of the greater Washington, DC area.

Pastor Dale is known for his relevant teaching style focused on practical application in people’s lives. His messages are regularly broadcast on radio and television. He is also the author of several books, devotionals and group study guides.

Pastor Dale is a frequent conference speaker with a passion for leadership development and church growth. He has served as the Senior Pastor of a thriving local church for over 30 years. His heart to equip and encourage pastors and church leaders has led him to be a key founder of United Pastors Network.

Pastor Dale has been involved in pastoral ministry since 1978, serving previously as Director of Campus Ministries and as an adjunct instructor at Regent University in Virginia Beach, VA. He and his wife Terry have two married daughters and seven grandchildren.