EDWARD “ED” ZIESMER

Family Ministeries Pastor

Hometown:   I was born and raised with 3 brothers in Michigan.

Family Info:  I have 2 daughers, 15 and 9 years old.  

When did you join the staff of Aldersgate? November 2023

What did you do before joining Aldersgate? I have been a teacher in both Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties for the past 21 years. I have also worked in several churches as a Youth Pastor, Christian Education Pastor and Praise Team Director. I currently teach English in Pinellas County Schools.

What do you do for fun? I enjoy watching and playing sports.  I also like to  run, swim and I play cornhole semi-competitively.  

Who has influenced you the most in ministry/life?  I accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior when I was 17 years old at a youth camp in Michigan.