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 ChurchDraft 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):Bachelor'e(tm)s Degree (1985)Sports Management and Industrial PsychologyMississippi State UniversityUMC, Associate in Youth Ministry Certification (1990 - 1993)Candler School of Theology, Garrett Seminary, and Scarritt Bennett Multiple Continuing Education EventsCurrent Employment/Appointment/Occupation:Served in local church youth ministry for 19 years Current: Youth Ministry ConsultantPrevious Relevant Employment/Appointments/Occupation:Peachtree City UMC, Peachtree City, GAFirst UMC, Sevierville, TNChurch Street UMC, Knoxville, TNFirst UMC, Naples, FLPrevious Publications (please include title date, and publisher):Developer/Writer, Combos For Youth Groups, UM Publishing House, current projectAdvisor, Igniting Ministry Campaign, United Methodist Church, 2004 Visionary, United Methodist Publishing House, 2004Leader, UMVIM National and International Mission Projects, 1989 - 2003Developer/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 - presentDeveloper, Elisha Project, youth/adult mentor programDeveloper, Elijah Project, prayer ministry programWriter, Group MagazineWriter, Jr. High MagazineWriter, Forum for Adults in Youth MinistryContributor, UM Publishing House, Time to Praise, 1996 Writer/Contributor, Youth Net, UM Publishing House, 1992 to presentProject Assistant/Writer, Youth Praise Project, UM Publishing House, 1999Professional Associations:Leader, Management Team and Design Team, Worship Chair, Youth 'e~99Leader, Design Team, Worship Chair, Youth 'e~95Chair, Local Committee to secure Youth 'e~99 for Knoxville TN, 1996Elected, United Methodist National Youth Ministry Organization Steering Committee, 1991 - 1993Instructor, Perkins School of Youth Ministry, 1995 - 1999Instructor, Multiple District training events, 1990 - 1998Elected, United Methodist Southeastern Jurisdiction Youth Council, 1991 - 1993Worship Leader, Design Team Member, SEJ Spiritual Life Convocation, 1992Elected, Holston Conference Council on Youth Ministries, 1991 - 1993Appointed, Coordinator, Knoxville District Youth, 1993 - 1995Elected, Knoxville CEF, Chair, 1991 - 1993Camp Leader, Holston, Florida and Mississippi Conferences.