David Skidmore has been in youth ministry for 30 years, the last 25 at North Boulevard Church of Christ in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. A graduate of the University of Memphis, David holds degrees in interpersonal and family communication dynamics as well as organizational and small group communication dynamics. He also taught speech and oral communication as an adjunct professor before beginning his ministry career. He and his wife of 30 years, Melissa, have three daughters Daisy, Anna Belle and Lila Mae, and two grandchildren.