David has been at North for over 18 years and has served in almost every conceivable ministry role. It is difficult to imagine a person having that much success in that many areas of ministry, and yet David has been very successful and highly consistent. He is the ultimate utility player--much like the guy you love to hate in baseball that switch-hits and plays every position well.
Though that is impressive in its own right, David's greatest trait is that he is one of the most loyal friends and colleagues a person can have. Now don't get me wrong--David is not afraid to speak his mind nor question established systems or ministries in leadership meetings. However, when the meeting is over and the decision is made, David supports the decision with his words and actions. If you weren't in the meeting, you would never know whether David was for or against the decision because his loyalty runs deeper than any personal agenda.
Because of this, I know that whatever I entrust to David from a working relationship to a personal friendship is safe. I hope and strive to be that kind of friend, leader, and co-worker where my loyalty can never be questioned. Thanks David for the 51/2 years of friendship and ministry we shared at North.
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