Pastor
David E. Root |
 Pastor Dave
Athens Church of God
Athens, Alabama
Birthplace: Houston, Texas
Education: University of Houston, Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts in Social Science Education
Anderson School of Theology, Master of Divinity Military Education: Command and General Staff College, Leavenworth, Kansas;
Joint Forces Staff College, Norfolk, Virginia
Professional Resume: Ordained to Christian ministry in the Church of God
Commissioned as a Chaplain in the U. S. Army
Endorsed as a Chaplain in Law Enforcement and Hospital ministries.
Served congregations as pastor/associate pastor in California and Oklahoma and as a military chaplain in California, Alabama, Germany, and Oklahoma.
In addition to serving as pastor, he is continuing his service to our nation in the U. S. Army Reserves as the 91st Division (TS) Command Chaplain until he retires from the military in August 2009. He also enjoys bicycling, hiking, and running. He says of Athens Church of God, “The Lord has blessed me with many opportunities to serve Him; and here in Athens, I believe He will continue that blessing.”
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