Rev. Jason R. McConnell has served Franklin United Church and East Franklin Union Church as pastor since January 1, 2004. Prior to moving to Franklin, Jason served in various
pastoral roles at the Chapel of Hope in Josephine,
Pennsylvania; Parkview Presbyterian Church in Oak Park, IL; and Peoples Evangelical Congregational Church in Ashburnham, MA.

Jason and Jennifer met at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, IL, where they both graduated in 2001. Jason received a
Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Ministry and Jennifer received a Bachelor of Arts in Church Music.

After graduating from Moody, the McConnells moved to Massachusetts to begin studies at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Jason completed a Master of Divinity degree in 2005 and a Master of Theology degree in 2007. He received a Doctor of Ministry degree in Rural Ministry from Beeson Divinity School in 2011. Since earning his doctorate, Jason often speaks and teaches in the field of rural ministry.

As well as leading worship at the Franklin and East Franklin churches, Jennifer is an elementary music teacher in the public school system.

In addition to their ministry at the church, the McConnells enjoy spending time in the Vermont outdoors: hiking, biking, fishing, skiing, snowshoeing, etc.

The McConnells have four children: Sarah, Marcus, and Duncan, and Matthias.