Dave, an Anglican presbyter, has served in full-time ministry since 1981. He graduated from Trinity Anglican Seminary and was ordained to the priesthood in 1990. He served as an assistant pastor, followed by 22 years of ministry in Michigan. In 2005 he joined AMIA (Anglican Mission in America) and started a new work in Flint, Michigan, followed by his move to Indianapolis to help launch All Souls Church which current Sunday attendance is around 100.

In June of 2024, Dave pass pastor pastoral leadership to his mentee and moved into a new role as a Church Planting Coach and cultivator with the New Anglican Mission Society (NAMS). His focus is now helping others to launch other Anglican fellowships in the Midwest.

Dave has been married to his wife, Debra, for 46 years. They have 4 grown children and 7 grandchildren. They enjoy walking many of the Indy trails and parks, cheering on The Indy Eleven soccer squad, engaging the arts, and sharing meals with friends.