Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Other Ministry Experience
Conversion Experience
License And Ordination
Ministry Philosophy
Interests
Timeline
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David Tate

David Tate

Bible Teacher, Pastor, & Content Creator
Seabrook,TX

Summary

Former Aggie (class of ’18) and Dallas Theological Seminary alumni (ThM class of ’22) with a strong desire for full-time ministry. Seeking roles in pastoral ministry, content creation, or other positions focused on disciple-making, glorifying Christ, and equipping believers to serve the Lord in every aspect of their lives.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Minister of Discipleship

First Baptist Church of Seabrook
11.2024 - Current

Preaching Wednesday night services & overseeing discipleship efforts within the church body (i.e., Sunday School, Men's Women's, Children, & Youth Ministry).

Content Creator

Now Let's Be Honest
10.2020 - Current
  • An online ministry where "our main goal is to speak truth, love well, and help people grow in their desire for and relationship with Christ."
  • Devotes time to (1) reflecting on Christian art, media, & entertainment, (2_ learning to reflect biblically on life & culture, and (3) providing educational and scholarly videos that are accessible to a general public.

Co-founder and Leader

01.2019 - Current
  • Co-founder and Leader of the Well, a young adult (18 to mid-30s) Bible study group that meets for 2-3 hours every Tuesday night, walking expositionally through Scripture with the express goal of "authentically glorify[ing] God by understanding the context, purpose, message, and application of the Scriptures in such a manner as to produce disciples and leaders, as well as to grow in our relationships with (and love for) both God and man."

Bible Teacher

First Baptist Christian Academy
08.2022 - 05.2025
  • Teaching Bible to Junior High & High School students and helping them develop a thoughtful, sober-minded biblical worldview that is equipped to (1) study Scripture, (2) understand it, and (3) apply it to their lives, while also seeking to cultivate a heart for God and others.
  • I also serve as a Strength Training & P.E. coach for intermediate school boys & girls.

Student Ministry Coordinator

First Baptist Church Pasadena
06.2017 - 08.2022
  • Help run the junior high, high school, and college ministries at the church, whether that be teaching and preaching, hosting events, preparing things behind-the-scenes, gathering materials, etc.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business (Minors in Religious Studies & Communication)

Texas A&M University
College Station, TX
05.2015 - 12.2018

Master of Theology (ThM) - Theology

Dallas Theological Seminary
Houston, TX
05.2001 -

Skills

  • Preaching
  • Bible study
  • Lesson Planning
  • Video Editing
  • Creative Writing
  • Artistic Design
  • Scholarly Research
  • Presentation Skills
  • Online Communications
  • Teaching
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Word

Other Ministry Experience

Co-founder and Leader of the Well (01/01/19 - Present), a young adult Bible study group that meets for 2-3 hours every Tuesday night.

Conversion Experience

I came to Christ when I was five years old and, even from a young age, had a passion for pursuing God and studying His Word. However, for the earlier years of my life, I was a Pharisee through and through: While I longed to live for Christ, much of my obedience flowed from a sense of self-righteousness rather than humble submission and outright dependence on God's grace. At the age of seventeen, I recognized my folly and surrendered to Him once more, and the journey since has been one of continual humbling and repentance and laying my poverty at the foot of Christ's cross.

License And Ordination

  • Licensed on 06/14/2020
  • Ordained on 11/3/2024

Ministry Philosophy

I believe that the purpose of the church is to serve as a vehicle through which a community of believers can come together as one and honor God through praise, worship, and service. Our mission as the body of Christ is to add to the body and heed Christ's command when He told us to make disciples of all the nations (Matt 28:18-20). That being said, I believe that our purpose, as a church, is to have a singular focus of bringing glory to God, the primary means by which we do so manifesting itself in the form of disciple-making.

Interests

  • Artistic Expression: Exploring various forms of art such as writing, songwriting, poetry, drawing, painting (physical & digital), vlogging, video editing
  • Physical Fitness: long-distance running, martial arts, & obstacle course racing
  • Story-enthusiast
  • Deep conversationalist
  • [Over]analyzing books, movies, & TV shows

Timeline

Minister of Discipleship

First Baptist Church of Seabrook
11.2024 - Current

Bible Teacher

First Baptist Christian Academy
08.2022 - 05.2025

Content Creator

Now Let's Be Honest
10.2020 - Current

Co-founder and Leader

01.2019 - Current

Student Ministry Coordinator

First Baptist Church Pasadena
06.2017 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Science - Business (Minors in Religious Studies & Communication)

Texas A&M University
05.2015 - 12.2018

Master of Theology (ThM) - Theology

Dallas Theological Seminary
05.2001 -
David TateBible Teacher, Pastor, & Content Creator