Leadership

Jason grew up in a multi-generation Christian family and surrendered his life to Christ during an altar call at Roseville First Assembly of God while he was still in elementary school. Those God-centered formative years shaped a deep confidence in God’s reality and goodness. Jason loves the picture of the church as the body of Christ — and sees himself as part of the “arm and hand,” happiest when he’s helping the church function well.   After more than a decade at Upper Room, Jason was invited to join the elder board during a season when the church faced significant financial decisions. With a career in civil engineering and local government management, he sensed God calling him to bring his clear thinking and steady stewardship gifts to the leadership team.

Today, in addition to serving as an elder, Jason is the church treasurer and bookkeeper, helps organize Sunday services and worship teams, plays bass on the worship teams, and oversees media, sound, computers, and most of the technical systems that keep things running smoothly on Sunday.

Jason is energized by this new chapter at Upper Room, with new pastors and new friends, and believes the future is bright as the church listens for what God has next.   Jason serves alongside his wife, Shelly, his parents Ruth and Fredie, son Luke, daughter Bailey and her family, and daughter Libbie and her family. He has worked for the City of Roseville for more than 30 years and currently serves as Public Works Director. He’s also an early-morning runner, usually logging miles before the day starts.

On Sunday mornings, you’ll probably see Jason moving quickly from one task to another — but please grab his attention. He’s always glad to stop, listen, and talk.

I’ve been an elder for the church for the better part of 30 years, as well as a worship leader for just over 30 years. I am a Vietnam Combat Veteran, and work closely with other combat vets in training service dogs for their various needs, as well as counseling them so they can come home whole. I am deeply passionate about helping young adults grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ and become all He is making them to be.

Pastor Mark Dahlin has been married to his wife, Kerry, for 44 years. They are the grateful parents of four adult children and the proud grandparents of six.

Mark has served in pastoral ministry for more than 35 years, bringing a deep love for Scripture, the Church, and the people he serves. In addition to his pastoral calling, Mark has spent 15 years as Chair of Biblical Studies and Adjunct Professor of Leadership and Culture at The King’s Seminary. His teaching and writing are shaped by extensive study of the cultural world of the Bible, helping believers read Scripture with greater depth and faithfulness.

Mark has published cultural commentary in several newspapers and has been recognized by the Global Directory of Who’s Who for his contributions to education and cultural studies. Above all, he carries a pastoral passion for cross-cultural understanding, reconciliation, and forming disciples who live faithfully in today’s complex world.

All his friends call him "Dusty," so you can too.

Pastor, husband, and father of two boys, Dusty Dahlin is committed to serving God's people with practical theology and biblical encouragement. He believes every Christian earnestly desires to have a deep relationship with God. This belief drives him. After providing numerous original biblical resources to churches, Bible colleges, seminary students, and individuals through The Lamp Christian Ministry, His book Militant Thankfulness seeks to continue what he started - offering biblical exhortation for the purpose of helping God's people enjoy the fullness of the spiritual life in Christ Jesus.

Dusty's life verse is Philippians 3:16.
"Only let us live up to what we have already attained."