David Hackney - Lead Pastor
I grew up in Middletown, Ohio, and submitted my life to Jesus Christ at the age of 11. I was part of several different established churches and then landed in a small church plant during high school. These years proved to be foundational for my understanding of the gospel and for my passion for Jesus.
After high school, I joined the United States Army Reserves and enrolled at Wright State University where I eventually met my bride to be, Renee, in my final class at WSU...God's providence on display. After graduation in 2005, Renee and I became husband and wife. I was then deployed to Iraq to serve for 1 year. It was in Iraq where I sensed God's leading and received my call to full-time ministry. Upon arrival back in the states, I joined the staff of Salem Church of God as their Youth Pastor Intern. Nine months later, I joined the staff of Ansonia First Church of God (2007) as our Youth Pastor and eventual Outreach Pastor. While serving as Youth and Outreach Pastor, I enrolled at Liberty University where I complete my Masters of Art in Religion and Christian Leadership in 2010. In late 2012, I assumed the role of Lead Pastor where I serve as the primary teaching pastor and vision caster for this local body.
My wife and I, along with our three children, Reece, Dawson, and Rosie, love spending time with the people in the congregation along with the people in the community. My vision for the church is that we would all invest in the lives of others and inspire them to love Jesus more. My passion is to build strong disciples of Jesus Christ where we live lives in a manner worthy of the gospel. (Philippians 1:27). The result of being a strong disciple and having Jesus as the center of life is a lifestyle of making Jesus known in all the world.
After high school, I joined the United States Army Reserves and enrolled at Wright State University where I eventually met my bride to be, Renee, in my final class at WSU...God's providence on display. After graduation in 2005, Renee and I became husband and wife. I was then deployed to Iraq to serve for 1 year. It was in Iraq where I sensed God's leading and received my call to full-time ministry. Upon arrival back in the states, I joined the staff of Salem Church of God as their Youth Pastor Intern. Nine months later, I joined the staff of Ansonia First Church of God (2007) as our Youth Pastor and eventual Outreach Pastor. While serving as Youth and Outreach Pastor, I enrolled at Liberty University where I complete my Masters of Art in Religion and Christian Leadership in 2010. In late 2012, I assumed the role of Lead Pastor where I serve as the primary teaching pastor and vision caster for this local body.
My wife and I, along with our three children, Reece, Dawson, and Rosie, love spending time with the people in the congregation along with the people in the community. My vision for the church is that we would all invest in the lives of others and inspire them to love Jesus more. My passion is to build strong disciples of Jesus Christ where we live lives in a manner worthy of the gospel. (Philippians 1:27). The result of being a strong disciple and having Jesus as the center of life is a lifestyle of making Jesus known in all the world.
Fun Facts about David
- Outside of Jesus, my family is everything to me. We love to go on walks and bike rides, eat ice cream and play all sorts of games and sports.
- I love to play basketball, softball and have recently developed a love for cycling. I love to stay active and am up to play (or watch) just about any sport or activity. My body is 32, but my mind still says I’m 22.
- I’m a homer. I love the Reds, Bengals, and Buckeyes. I’m happy LeBron played the role of Prodigal Son and came home.
- I love to read and highly value quiet time. “Leaders are Readers.”
Favorite Verse
For I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who lives, but Christ who lives in me. This life I live in the flesh, I live by faith in the One who loved me and gave His life for me. [Galatians 2:20]
