ElderDave was born in Birmingham, Alabama but grew up in southern California, Dallas, and McLean before his family finally settled in Dallas again where he completed high school at Lake Highlands. He trusted Christ as a junior at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas in 1974 and very soon thereafter became involved with the Navigators Christian ministry there.
After graduating from Texas Tech in 1976, Dave and Becky were married and together they set off to Sacramento, California, to begin Dave's career in the U.S. Air Force. Dave and Becky were involved in the Navigators and Officer's Christian Fellowship during the 70's and 80's leaving the Air Force in 1986 to return to Dallas. After a few years serving at Northeast Bible Church, they joined First Baptist Church of Garland in 1989. Dave was involved with Adult Bible classes and started the Master's Men fellowship at First Baptist in the late 90's. Dave was ordained as a Deacon in the Baptist Church in the 90's.
Dave and Becky have one daughter, Laura, who attended the University of North Texas and was married to David Enwere one week after graduation in 2007. Dave and Becky now live in Reston. They host a weekly Shepherd Group and regular sessions of Starting Point. Dave is also active in the Men's Ministry. Dave enjoys walking the trails of Reston and the Appalachians, landscape and wedding photography, computers and flying.
