About

David ("Pinhoti Pilgrim" aka "Woodbooger") grew up in Northwest England and spent the last three decades in the Southeast United States. As a life-long hiker, he is passionate about spending time in the wilderness and using the wilderness as a place of ministry. David integrates his work as a leadership and organizational development facilitator and his ministry training to create unique experiences for spiritual growth, discipleship, and ministry effectiveness.

David’s background includes graduate education in Organizational Leadership, Marketing, Adult Learning, Instructional Design, and Theology. David has a master’s degree from Birmingham Theological Seminary and is a graduate of Dubuque University Theological Seminary’s Congregational Leadership Program. Other relevant training and certifications for wilderness ministry include being a Board-Certified Executive Coach, Wilderness Guide, Wilderness First Responder, Volunteer Wilderness Ranger, and a Leave No Trace Master Educator. David is a board member of Wild Alabama and the Alabama Pinhoti Trail Association.

David is a Commissioned Pastor in the Presbytery of Sheppards & Lapsley, Presbyterian Church (USA) where he serves as pastor to Dodson Memorial Presbyterian and as a chaplain to the Pinhoti Trail in Alabama. He spends his time in both the Southeastern United States and Northwest England.