Denominational Affiliation Full Name of Denomination: Proud United Methodist Conference/District: North Georgia/LaGrange Ministerial Status (ordained, licensed, lay, etc): UMC Certified Associate In Youth Ministry Local church/Parish/congregation: Heritage Christian Church Draft your ideal bio for this product (two to four sentences) David Stewart is a small town Mississippi boy with a huge heart. His creativity opens doors and makes church a welcoming place for all, no matter who and no matter what. He has worked with groups averaging 13 to 400 students weekly for the past 19 years. He is an influential minister and a loving friend. Education (please include institutions and degrees): Bachelora s Degree (1985) Sports Management and Industrial Psychology Mississippi State University UMC, Associate in Youth Ministry Certification (1990 - 1993) Candler School of Theology, Garrett Seminary, and Scarritt Bennett Multiple Continuing Education Events Current Employment/Appointment/Occupation: Served in local church youth ministry for 19 years Current: Youth Ministry Consultant Previous Relevant Employment/Appointments/Occupation: Peachtree City UMC, Peachtree City, GA First UMC, Sevierville, TN Church Street UMC, Knoxville, TN First UMC, Naples, FL Previous Publications (please include title date, and publisher): Developer/Writer, Combos For Youth Groups, UM Publishing House, current project Advisor, Igniting Ministry Campaign, United Methodist Church, 2004 Visionary, United Methodist Publishing House, 2004 Leader, UMVIM National and International Mission Projects, 1989 - 2003 Developer/Writer, Talks For Youth Groups UM Publishing House, 2004 Developer, Faith In Motion Sunday school Curriculum, UM Publishing House, 2001 Developer/Writer, Reel to Real Magazine UM Publishing House, 1996 - present Developer, Elisha Project, youth/adult mentor program Developer, Elijah Project, prayer ministry program Writer, Group Magazine Writer, Jr. High Magazine Writer, Forum for Adults in Youth Ministry Contributor, UM Publishing House, Time to Praise, 1996 Writer/Contributor, Youth Net, UM Publishing House, 1992 to present Project Assistant/Writer, Youth Praise Project, UM Publishing House, 1999 Professional Associations: Leader, Management Team and Design Team, Worship Chair, Youth a 99 Leader, Design Team, Worship Chair, Youth a 95 Chair, Local Committee to secure Youth a 99 for Knoxville TN, 1996 Elected, United Methodist National Youth Ministry Organization Steering Committee, 1991 - 1993 Instructor, Perkins School of Youth Ministry, 1995 - 1999 Instructor, Multiple District training events, 1990 - 1998 Elected, United Methodist Southeastern Jurisdiction Youth Council, 1991 - 1993 Worship Leader, Design Team Member, SEJ Spiritual Life Convocation, 1992 Elected, Holston Conference Council on Youth Ministries, 1991 - 1993 Appointed, Coordinator, Knoxville District Youth, 1993 - 1995 Elected, Knoxville CEF, Chair, 1991 - 1993 Camp Leader, Holston, Florida and Mississippi Conferences
