Pastor Dave Nicholes came to know the Lord while he was in the US Navy. He went on to seek Christian training from Tennessee Temple University where he met his wife, Joy. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Tennessee Temple University, a master’s degree from Tennessee Temple Theological Seminary, as well as a Specialist in Ministry degree from Bob Jones Theological Seminary. Pastor and Joy have been in the ministry for over 30 years. They have 5 children, and 6 grandchildren.