Pastor Dave was born on the south side of Chicago on April 23, 1948 . Pastor Dave is the seventh child in a family of eleven. He was raised by his mother and grandmother, both of whom served God in a Methodist church in Chicago . The family was poor but very close and learned to pray at a very early age. Pastor Dave credits his grandmother's prayers for his coming to know the Lord.

While in high school, Dave spent his teen age years working odd jobs to help his mother provide for the family's needs. At seventeen, he enlisted in the Army and remained in the military until he retired in 1988. Pastor Dave made the decision to follow Christ in 1980.

Dave did his formal ministerial studies at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago and has served as board chairman of World Outreach Vision Ministries, which is now based in Ghana (a ministry to reach Muslims for Christ). He has served as youth pastor, Men's ministry director, and Deacon for many years.

Pastor Dave is also a successful businessman and is the co-owner of AD Valorem Realty, Inc. and AVR Builders. He is a licensed real estate professional, a California Notary Public, a certified tax preparer and holds a series 6 license for writing mutual funds and insurance investments.

In 1978, Pastor Dave met Mary Jane and they've been married for over 25 years. Pastor Dave's joy is found in serving God through serving Gods people. His motto is to be a light and lift of the name of Jesus at every opportunity.