Our Denomination
Sandy Hook is part of the United Methodist denomination, the second largest Protestant denomination in America.
The United Methodist Church is a global denomination that opens hearts, opens minds and opens doors through active engagement with our world. The mission of The United Methodist Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
John Wesley and the early Methodists placed primary emphasis on Christian living, on putting faith and love into action.
We invite you to learn more about our rich theological heritage by visiting the United Methodist website.
Our Pastor
Pastor Paul Dazet has a Bachelor’s degree in business from the University of Cincinnati, a Master’s degree in ministry from Golden State School of Theology, and is ordained in the Church of the Nazarene. He is the founder and lead consultant for Ignite Vision Coaching.
Paul and his wife Stacy have been married since 1992 and have three children: Rebecca (and Jacob), Jake, and Micah. Paul loves coffee, books, and conversations.
He has a deep passion for taking the church outside the walls of the church building.
“I emphasize that we are called to take God’s love to every nook and cranny of our world. The “church” is not a building but a living and active community of followers who are passionate about rescuing the world and joining God in making all things new. This requires us to step outside the “Christian Bubble” and engage the culture that God has put in front of us. God sent Jesus as a missionary and now God is sending us into the world as missionaries to pour our lives out for others.”
Our Location: Sandy Hook United Methodist Church is located at 1610 Taylor Road in Columbus, Indiana.
Our Services: There are two services at Sandy Hook. The first service at 8:45 a.m. is traditional with organ music, responsive reading and traditional hymns. The second service at 11 a.m. is a praise and worship service with a praise band and a more contemporary feel.
