Pastor David and his wife, Denise, started Eagle's Landing Church in June of 2000. David and Denise have roots in Arkansas and have been in Florida since 1995. Previously they served churches in Arkansas, Kansas, Kentucky and Louisiana. David is a graduate of Arkansas State University and also holds a Master's degree from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He is faithful to preach God's word every Sunday. The Bible is his primary resource for all his preaching. You will find his sermons to be Bible based and the message is always fresh. His teaching is designed for everyday people to apply in their everday lives.
Denise studied Psychology at Ouachita Baptist University and Sign Language at Delgado college in New Orleans. She is a skilled interpreter for the deaf and oversees the deaf ministry at Eagle's Landing. Previously she has held the position of President of Women's Missions and Ministries for the state of Florida and has worked in women's ministry for several decades. She is a gifted pianist, worship leader and an excellent Bible teacher. Eagle's Landing is very proud to have both of them serving as our leaders.
David and Denise have been married for 48 years. Together they have four adult children, David Jr., Brian, Ross and Allison and 16 grandchildren. All of their children have had active roles in the ministries of the church and helped immensely with the start of the church.
In June of 2025 Pastor David and Denise are celebrating 25 years of leadership at Eagle's Landing and 50 years of ministry together. This is a tremendous milestone for them and also for the church. To God be the glory!
David received the Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Work from Arkansas State University. He also received his Master's degree from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. His degree focused on reaching and training adults for ministry in the local church. His secondary emphasis was in preaching and Biblical studies. David has a genuine love for the local church as well as the people in this community. He has conducted hundreds of funerals for families outside of our congregation. He has a compassion for hurting people and has been serving in New Port Richey since 1995.
David was called to the ministry at the age of 12. Under his leadership and the leading of the Holy Spirit, Eagle's Landing has baptized 293 new believers since the church began. Pastor David's interests and hobbies include playing the guitar, golf and reading. He enjoys a variety of music, having played the guitar since childhood, enjoys most sports and reads close to 50 books each year.
Denise serves as the Music & Worship Leader at Eagle's Landing. She was called to the ministry as a young girl at the age of 10 while involved in missions in her home church in Arkansas. Denise attended Ouachita Baptist University in Arkansas and Delgado Community College in New Orleans in the Interpreter Training Program for the Deaf. She has a deep love for the Deaf and teaches a Bible study for the Deaf on Wednesday nights. In addition to leading our Worship Music on Sunday mornings, she is also one of our skilled Interpreters for the Deaf in Worship and co-teaches our Student Bible study LIFE Group on Sunday mornings. She has been involved in music all of her life, having played clarinet in school band programs and is an accomplished pianist. Her passion for music & worship shows each Sunday as she leads our congregation to the throne. She leads with a Worship Band of dedicated instrumentalists and vocalists.
Pastor David & Denise surrendered to full-time ministry together in 1976 and make a great team!