David Wright Named Vice President for Pastoral Ministries
David Wright, at the invitation of the Georgia-Cumberland Conference Executive Committee, has accepted the call to serve as the Conference’s vice president for pastoral ministries.
“I am excited to have David joining our Georgia-Cumberland team to lead pastors,” said Gary Rustad, Conference president. “David loves being a Seventh-day Adventist and sharing the Gospel with others. His relational and organizational skill set will serve him well as he takes up his new role.”
Wright is no stranger to Georgia-Cumberland, growing up in the Collegedale area where he attended Collegedale Academy and served as student association pastor and president. He continued his studies at Southern Adventist University, where he also held leadership roles in the men’s dorm, first as a resident assistant, then as student dean. He later earned his master of divinity and doctorate in family ministries from Andrews University.
“Evangelism is something I’ve always tried to make a priority,” said Wright. “And I want to try to continue to encourage that emphasis with our local pastors.” This passion is evident with Wright conducting or hosting an evangelism series every year. He also has a passion for working with youth and young adults and nurturing healthy families.
When it comes to nurturing his own healthy family, Wright, along with his wife, Elizabeth, and three children, enjoy traveling and anything that gets them outside, including hiking, camping, canoeing, and snow skiing.
Most recently, Wright has served as the head pastor at the Hendersonville, N.C., Church. Prior to moving to Hendersonville, Wright pastored in Georgia-Cumberland for eight years. He fills the position left open when Victor Maddox accepted a call to serve the Southern Union Conference.
“I’m here to serve the local pastor, to facilitate the local pastor, and the local church,” said Wright. “And I want to do everything I can to help and serve them.”
Georgia-Cumberland | April 2025
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