Rev. David L. Wilson is originally from Odessa, TX where he and his wife, Brandy, both attended Permian High School. Following High School, he enlisted and served in the United States Air Force Security Forces. He was deployed to the Middle East in support of Operations Desert Storm and Southern Watch. Following this deployment, he was awarded the Southwest Asia Service Medal with a Bronze Service (Campaign) Star. He is a 100% service-connected disabled veteran.
Following his time in the Military, Rev. Wilson had a career in Emergency Services where he worked for various agencies as a Paramedic, Firefighter/Paramedic and Tactical Paramedic. He is also certified in Critical Incident Stress Management and Peer-to-Peer Counseling. Rev. Wilson has also served in various ministry positions including Youth Pastor at Central Baptist Church in Odessa, TX; Senior Pastor at First Baptist Church, Lebanon, OK and Senior Pastor at Ranchland Heights Baptist Church in Midland, TX.
Rev. Wilson is a proud graduate of The University of Texas at Austin (Hook ‘Em) where he received his Bachelor’s Degree with a double major in History and Government. He is currently a candidate for the Master of Divinity Degree at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.
Rev. Wilson has been married to Brandy for over 30 years. They have 3 sons who have all followed in his footsteps as Paramedics, and 3 beautiful Daughters-in-law. They are also the proud grandparents of 3 beautiful grandsons.