Dave
was born and raised in Southern California. Having lived in the
city, country, mountain, beach, and now the desert, he has a varied
background in experience and culture. He and his wife, Cathy, have
three children, Heather, Amy and Emily.
Dave and his family moved to Las Vegas, Nevada to plant a
seeker-oriented church. Prior to this new ministry opportunity, Dave
took a five-year-old church, in a small town in Southeast Wisconsin,
from 175 to 300 in less than one year using a seeker-oriented style
of ministry.
Dave attended college on a football scholarship, a four-year
varsity letterman. While at college, he established a Fellowship of
Christian Athletes program and served as the first president of that
organization. He played in the 1977 N.A.I.A. National Championship
football game in Southern California.
Dave has been involved in ministry since 1973 in both part-time
and full-time ministries. He has been involved in, and was a
founding member of The National Network of Youth Ministries. He has
worked in every facet of ministry including, Jr. High, Sr. High and
College youth ministries, Director of Student Ministries, Small
Groups, Staff Training, Leadership Training, Evangelism,
Discipleship, Sunday School, Children's ministries, Adult and
Children's Sports Programs, Bible Studies, Campus Ministries, Camps
and Retreats, Mission Trips, Choir Tours, and Social Activities.
As a popular speaker, Dave has spoken at churches, camps,
retreats, schools, training seminars, and correctional institutions.
Pastor Dave has a strong passion to reach out and share the good
news of Jesus to the people of southwest Las Vegas.
