God used positive ministry experience in domestic church planting, college ministry, and teaching, along with linguistic training to prepare David for overseas ministry. Life on the foreign field was filled with rich experiences of God’s grace and blessing. As the field leader, the Lord used him in leading and advising missionaries and appointees, as well as planning for church planting in city, rural, and Muslim settings. Ministry among the tribal people resulted in scores of indigenous village churches and a Bible training center, which continue to this day.

Following life on the field, leadership in two mission agencies brought a vision to build stronger biblical partnerships with local sending churches. The Lord has continued to fuel David’s passion for combining a strong biblical missiology with a strong biblical ecclesiology. His organization, Propempo International, catalyzes churches and missionaries for the fulfillment of the Great Commission, particularly among Muslim peoples.

David enjoys reading, physics, fishing, fixing almost anything, and the privilege of being husband, dad, and grandpa to a great family.