District Superintendent

Rev. Scott Whalen assumed the role of district superintendent in 2024. He served as the assistant district superintendent and district secretary from 2017-2024.

Prior to his tenure on the Chicago Central District, Scott served in various capacities in several Nazarene churches. He served as the music and administrative pastor at Highland First Church of the Nazarene in Highland, Indiana, then as the executive pastor at Sterling First Church of the Nazarene in Sterling, Illinois, and finally as the associate pastor at Peoria First Church of the Nazarene in Peoria, Illinois.

Scott holds a Bachelor of Science in Church Music from Olivet Nazarene University, earned in 2004, and completed a Master of Ministry from Olivet in 2015. He is deeply invested in leadership development and proficient in systems management within the local church, both in pastoral and lay leadership capacities. He is passionate about helping pastors lean into their giftings, and resourcing them with ways to further the Kingdom through their local church. He is also an avid Chicago Cubs fan.

Scott is married to Anne (Wadsworth) and is a devoted father to Ellie, Averie, and Jacoby. The Whalen family resides in Bourbonnais, IL.