Dave Council |
Hi
My name is Dave B. Council. Just call me Dave. I would like to tell you a
little about myself. I was born and raised in Memphis. As a child, my life
was filled with coping with Physical Therapy as a result of partial Cerebral
Palsy. I am forever grateful for my parent's perseverence and love through
those times. My brother and sister were always giving of themselves as well,
growing up.
I believe the Lord had a plan for me to praise and worship Him. However, as I
progressed into my teenage years, there were many times in which I tried
everything to gain happiness. Finally, the Holy Spirit convinced me that I
needed Jesus. At that time I surrendered my heart and life over to Him.
Although my life has not always been a bed of roses, Jesus has never left my
side. There is great peace, security, and inner joy knowing Him.
For many years I have served in several churches as a volunteer and part-time
minister of music in the West Tennessee area. Also, I have taken part in
singing for several local southern gospel singing groups as well. Later, I
felt the call to be a minister. The Lord opened many doors of service to
pastor several churches in the area part-time.
My disability through the years has caused me to have to give up my part-time
pastoral ministry, although I held my last position for almost seven years.
In that time I served as a volunteer chaplain for three years for the
Dyersburg Police Department. I have been disabled from secular public work for eleven years.
I am so grateful for the honor of God allowing me to become a part of
THERE'S HOPE and BJ MINISTRIES. I feel like we are a family as a group. The
Lord has chosen us to make a difference in people's lives. My wife, Joan,
and two-teenage daughters, Kimberly and Lisa, take a very active part in this
ministry as well. I am so glad to be back in gospel music. We have a message
of Hope and Love in Jesus that we want to bring to the world. Thank you for
letting me share a part of my life with you. God Bless You.
Sincerely,
Dave
"THERE'S HOPE"
The song you are listening to is "Who Am I?" by Rusty Goodman, and sung by Dave Council
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