Dave became a follower of Jesus at the age of 20. He has been married to Susan for 41 years. They have four adult children and six grand children. Dave served with The Navigators for 38 years retiring in the fall of 2005. In those years he and Susan served in Southern and Northern California, Sweden, Colorado and Washington. He is currently one of the pastors at Mars Hill Church in Seattle and serves as the pastor for gospel coaching and leadership development on the Resurgence team. Dave is also a professional coach with Ministry Coaching International, coaching pastors around the country.