23 December 2022
Dear Friends:
It is with joy and anticipation that I share these pages reflecting a snapshot of who I am and my hopes for the future. I’ve touched upon important dimensions of my past decade-plus of ministry, my first career in strategy and management, my most recent work in university teaching, and my personal and spiritual life.
I feel lucky at this stage of my life to be a minister and to work with so many extraordinary people and communities. My competencies in ministry include celebration preaching, interactive teaching, and pastoral coaching. I am excited to work with congregations that are energized for organizational growth and new initiatives, especially for creative forms of public outreach and relationship building.
I believe we have a special opportunity to come together in renewal and grow the church as we emerge from this COVID era. I am excited to take the next steps in this journey, and I look forward to deepening our conversation together, directly.
In Faith,
Rev. David H. Messner
