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    William Chester

    Youth Pastor at Church of the Resurrection, Wheaton

    William Chester, also known as Father Will Chester, is the Executive Pastor and Youth & College Pastor at Church of the Resurrection in Wheaton, Illinois.24 Here are some key details about him:

    Background and Education

    Father Will Chester grew up as a missionary kid in Krakow, Poland.1 He first encountered Anglicanism as a freshman at Wheaton College when a friend brought him to Church of the Resurrection. He graduated from Wheaton College in 2010 and later completed a Master of Divinity at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in 2015.1

    Role at Church of the Resurrection

    Father Chester began serving as the Youth & College Pastor at Church of the Resurrection in 2016.12 He currently holds the position of Executive Pastor while still overseeing the youth ministry called RezYouth.4 In his role as Executive Pastor, he supports the Interim Cathedral Dean, Father Matt Woodley, in implementing the church's vision and strategies.4

    Spiritual Journey and Ordination

    The turning point in Father Chester's spiritual journey occurred at a Christian summer camp when he was twelve years old.2 He was ordained to the diaconate in 2021 and to the priesthood in 2023.1 Father Chester and his wife feel fortunate to serve at the church they fell in love with fifteen years ago.1

    Church Affiliation

    Church of the Resurrection, where Father Chester serves, is an Anglican church in Wheaton, Illinois. It is the cathedral parish of the Anglican Diocese of the Upper Midwest and has played a significant role in the Anglican realignment in the United States.3

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    Location

    Greater Chicago Area