Greetings! 

We are so blessed to have a historic and beautifully remodeled sanctuary in downtown Muscatine. God has also gifted us with a progressive faith that is "reformed and always being reformed" by the Spirit of Christ. This makes church more than a building and a group of people. It is a place where Christ is still actively at work, transforming us, asking us to sing a "new song," and calling us to be the hands and feet of Christ. Faith is a journey, and I invite you to practice your faith with intentionality, imagination and love here with us!

Send me an email at: pastorfirstpres@machlink.com

I look forward to hearing from you!

Peace, David

David has been our pastor since December 2007.  He came to us from Texas with his wife Laura, their son Sam (7) and daughter Sarah (4).  They are expecting their third child.  Will it be a boy or a girl?  Will the child also have a name beginning with "S"? 

David received his Masters of Divinity from Brite Divinity School (TCU) in Fort Worth, Texas in December 2005.  Before coming to be pastor in Muscatine, David served as Pastoral Intern at First Presbyterian Church, Fort Worth.  David was ordained by Grace Presbytery on November 17, 2007. 

Before beginning divinity school in 2002, David had a business career.  He was a restaurant manager with Chili's for 3 1/2 years and then transferred to the Brinker International home office to be an I.T. Helpdesk Manager. 

David was raised Baptist in Texas, attending churches such as Wilshire Baptist Church as a child.  

He enjoys music, movies and reading as well as working in the yard and spending time with his family.  His passions for ministry include leading worship, teaching, pastoral care and involvement in local missions.