David joined the staff at Fairhaven Church in 1998 and became just the third Lead Pastor in 2005. As a gifted teacher and visionary leader, you will quickly appreciate David’s warm, relational style, humor, and wisdom. When preaching, he uses a style that is both expositional and practical. In addition, he leads the staff each week in prayer, worship, Bible interaction, and vision.

He and his wife Kathy were born and raised in Southeast Asia—David in Indonesia, where he learned Indonesian as his first language, and Kathy in Cambodia. They have four sons: Tyler (Domonique), Brannon, Peyton, and Brent (Kirstie) and two grandsons. Having played semi-professional soccer in the U.S. and professional soccer in Malaysia, David is a huge soccer fan. He also enjoys playing golf, loves technology, and keeps his car spotless.

David is a graduate of Nyack College (B.S.) and Toccoa Falls College, a Doctor of Divinity. He is a teacher in the national Perspectives course, where he helps students understand cultural challenges for today’s missionaries. A featured speaker at college campuses, missionary fields, and conferences, he also serves on the Toccoa Falls College Board of Trustees and has served on the Board of Directors for the Christian and Missionary Alliance. Before coming to Fairhaven, David served as a Senior Pastor in Malaysia for several years.

“I lift up my eyes to the hills—where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip—he who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. The LORD watches over you—the LORD is your shade at your right hand; the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night. The LORD will keep you from all harm—he will watch over your life; the LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.” – Psalm 121