Personal & Family Background

David was born into a Christian home and the spiritual disciplines of Bible reading, prayer, and scripture memorization were instilled early in his life. David attended a Christian elementary school and made a decision for Christ at age 5. During his high school years David dedicated his life for Christian service while at a Christian Youth Summer Camp. He made plans for the ministry by attending Western Baptist College (now Corban College) in Salem, Oregon. In his senior year, he was elected Student Body Vice-President. There he met Linda Rowland and they were married after graduation in 1973. David and Linda then moved to Dallas, Texas where David attended and graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary with a Masters Degree in Theology.  They have a son, Andrew, who is attending Western Seminary, and is engaged to be married to Kathleen Studenny in July of 2008.

Ministerial Background

David has been pastor at River Ridge Neighborhood Church since July 1998. He also served as interim pastor from February-June 1998. David also served as an adult education teacher and later Adult Superintendent at Chinese Grace Bible (1991-1997). For nine years (1978-1987), he served as Associate Pastor at Calvary Baptist Church of Roseville. In addition, he has taught at Calvary Lay Institute (1981-1984), Simpson College extension in Sacramento (1987, 1988), and China Baptist Theological College, Hong Kong (Summer 1992). David's desire is to use the gifts God has given him to clearly, effectively and authentically communicate the Word in a life-changing way to God's people.