About David Whiting

Get to know your tour guide, David Whiting.

David is passionate about seeing churches make more and better disciples in their unique contexts. He enjoys walking with leaders through the challenges, joys, and learnings of churches and pastors while they pursue the Great Commission while cultivating personal, staff, and church health.

His journey as a lead pastor began at Northridge Church, where he was part of a remarkable church revitalization as the church grew from 250 to nearly 2000 attendees over 15 years. Following this chapter, he transitioned to Houston, TX, collaborating with pastors and churches as a consultant, reveling in the opportunity to stand alongside pastors as they navigated their distinct challenges. In 2018, David returned to a lead pastoral role at New Heights Church—a multi-site congregation that grew to over 3600 in weekly in person attendance.

Today, David leverages his expertise to coach and consult with pastors and church leaders, bringing a fresh perspective with encouraging ideas in desired areas of need. Through his successes, failures, and learnings, he walks alongside pastors and church leaders helping them navigate their unique opportunities and challenges. 

With over 150 consulting engagements—David desires to be an encouraging collaborator as he assists leaders in assessing their current realities, identifying measurable next steps, and pursuing their envisioned futures, both personally and within their church.

David has lead dozens of trips to Israel in his lifetime, and one of his greatest passions is seeing the Gospel come to life in the Holy Land.

David has been married to his wonderful wife, Sue, for over three decades. Together, they find great joy in living nearby their three adult children, two sons-in-law, two grandchildren, and a spoiled goldendoodle—possibly Sue's favorite "child" of all.