Every church has one, and they come in all shapes and sizes. Ours is a native Kansan. Soccer took him to Oral Roberts University where he graduated with a BS in Mathematics and a New England wife. Married since December 1992, David and Ginelle began shaping Lifesong Church with a team of 40 people in September of 2005, and publicly launched their dream church in September of 2006.
his story: Mathematics gave way to sales gave way to entrepreneurial environments - all as a distraction from God's call to ministry. Finally he surrendered in 1999 to full time ministry as youth pastor of nine.one.one before launching Lifesong in 2006. his role: David is the lead pastor and spiritual guide for the evolving community of Christ-followers called Lifesong Church. family: The Paynes live in Sutton with their three children Ashton, Kelsie and Dakota. David has four sisters, and Ginelle has one brother. favorites: sport - basketball or soccer team - late 80's early 90's lakers/celtics/76ers hobby - computer geek and pc games verse - Proverbs 11:25 board game - Risk: a game of global domination food - dry-aged steak and whipped potato music - U2, Leland, David Crowder Band, Coldplay trivia: David actually likes to shop for cool clothing, unlike most men who are missional shoppers or avoid it like a disease. |