Dave was born and raised the first years of his life in Brooklyn, New York surrounded by the violence of the gang culture. As a teen his family moved to Los Angeles where by the providence of God, Dave was born again and transformed by the love of Jesus.

A gifted singer and trumpet player, Dave has shared his talents and message all over the world. Today he is very involved as a missionary to Russia where he has established a network of ministries to meet some of the most crucial needs of people affected by poverty, unemployment, alcoholism, drug addiction, and abandoned children.

Dave and his lovely wife Linda have been happily married for more than 50 years.