MCmanus

David McManus has served as the lead pastor at Freedom Bible Church since June 2022.

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He was previously the senior pastor at Plainfield Bible Church from 2017-2022. He was also previously the student pastor and then associate pastor at Berean Baptist Church in Fayetteville, NC from 2011-2017. David holds a BA in English and a BA in History from Emory & Henry College (VA), a M.Ed. in English from UNC Greensboro, a M.A. in Biblical Literature, and a M.Div. from Shepherds Theological Seminary in Cary, NC.

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He was saved out of a life of atheism, idolatry, and dysfunction in 2001, at the age of 23. David answered the call to ministry in 2011 after 11 years in the classroom (grades 7-12) teaching English, History, Psychology, Sociology, Speech, and Bible. He also coached basketball for many years.

 

A former college basketball player, David has had the opportunity to travel and play overseas in several countries using the game of basketball as a platform to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ.

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He enjoys reading and sports, particularly the Pittsburgh Steelers. He also leads study trips to Israel annually. He is married to Kim, his wife, since 2004, and they have three sons.

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