David is a full connection deacon and joined DUMC in 1995 after serving churches in Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, and North Carolina. He received his undergraduate degree from Pfeiffer University and his Master’s from Scarritt College. He serves on numerous UMC national and local committees, boards, and agencies. David has a keen interest in Christian education and oversees DUMC’s adult education, discipleship, men’s ministries, hospitality ministry, evangelism, and member involvement. He and his wife, Joy, have a grown daughter.