Pastor David is presently serving our church as Pastor and Teacher.  His evangelistic spirit ignites the sermons he gives each Sunday morning and his in depth daily personal study bring wisdom, insight, and knowledge to all who are present whenever he teaches.

A native of Louisiana, Pastor David now resides in Winsted, CT with his wife and pastoral team ministry partner, Pastor Lin.  They share sixteen children, thirty-nine grandchildren, ten (soon to be eleven) great grandchildren, five birds, and one dog.    

A faith-filled, Spirit-filled, man of God, Pastor David has been serving the Lord's people for almost fourty years as a member of the ordained clergy.  His Biblical understanding of life and salvation are easily seen in his call to ministry, his family life, and every aspect of cultural encounter.

Prior to coming to Eagle Rock, Pastor David founded, pastored, and evangelized many churches in both the north and the south while also leading revivals throughout the United States.  He has served as a prison chaplain, a missionary at the Crow Indian Reservation in Montana, and as a well respected leader among colleagues within various Baptist and Congregational denominations.  

          At this time, Pastor David is also shepherding a mission church,  co-hosting the weekly preaching series 'A Message From God' that is broadcast over two local TV networks (Cable Channel 13 in Winsted and surrounding towns and Cable Channel 5 in Torrington and surrounding towns), and is the spiritual leader for the faith group he founded, Men Walking With God International Ministries.    http://wmcgee2.tripod.com/menwalkingwithgodinternatioalministries/ 

He has co-founded with Pastor Lin and serves through 'Faith and Life Ministries International' www.FaithandLife.synthasite.com   And he serves The Fellowship Of Connecticut Congregational Churches on the Missions Committee and on the Youth Committee. The National Association of Congregational Christian Church's Youth Commission has awarded him national recognition for his ministry work with young people two years in a row.

Pastor David is a member of the Board of Directors for the Asian Faith Mission in Kerala, India and the Agape Children's Home in Kerala, India.

Pastor David offers preaching, teaching, counseling, Bible studies, workshops, men's ministries, revivals, and retreats throughout both the northern and the southern states.

Two of Pastor David and Pastor Lin sons are presently serving with the United States military, fighting the War on Terrorism. Both sons are veterans of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.  Jim, their older son is a Command Sergeant Major and has served in the Army for twenty-seven years.  He has presently completed three deployments.  Dan, their younger son is a Staff Sergeant and has served in the Marine Corps for eighteen years.  Dan has completed two deployments.

Pastor David himself is a highly decorated Marine who served in the Vietnam War from 1967-1971 with the First Marine Air Wing,  He received among his many awards The Cross of Gallantry and two Purple Hearts for his outstanding service, bravery, and valor.  (please view this website for further information on Purple Hearts: http://www.americal.org/awards/ph.htm  

The American Legion and the Veterans Of Foreign Wars have given him recognition as an honored veteran, and he has been presented with the Connecticut Veterans Wartime Service Medal by the State of Connecticut. http://www.ct.gov/ctva/cwp/view.asp?a=1992&q=313194    He was also the first wounded hero in Connecticut to receive the Silver Star Banner and Certificate of Honor from the Silver Star Families of America  www.SilverStarFamilies.org   And in November of 2009 he was nominated for and inducted into the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame for the outstanding community and humanitarian service he has given since completing his Marine Corps duties www.ct.gov/ctva/lib/ctva/Nov14VetsHallFame.doc     

He is an associate member, a Blue Star Dad, of the Connecticut Blue Star Mothers - CT Chapter One.  www.ConnecticutBlueStarMothers.org  in honor of sons Jim and Dan.  Pastor David serves as a Veteran Service Officer and as the Chaplain for the VFW Post # 269 in Winsted, CT, where he and his sons are all lifetime members.  Lifetime memberships with this Post are a family tradition, Pastor David's father-in-law, WWII Navy Seabees veteran, James Funk, having also held lifetime membership until his death.  His wife, Pastor Lin, and his mother-in-law, Norma, are both lifetime members of the Post's Ladies Auxiliary.

To serve the Lord faithfully as he ministers to our military and veteran families, Pastor David is affiliated with Military Ministry  http://www.militaryministry.org/  Christian Military Fellowship  http://cmf.com/   and Military Missions Network  http://www.militarymissionsnetwork.net  If you have any difficulty reaching these ministries or live in the New England area and would like resources from these ministries, please contact Pastor David at any time.

 Pastor David serves in CT as a Chaplain for the Missing in America Project  www.MIAP.us  and is a member of the CT Patriot Guard Riders www.PatriotGuard.org .  He is also honored to serve as Chaplain for the Iwo Jima Survivors Association, Inc.    www.IwoJimaAssociation.org   and the American Legion Post # 159 in Riverton, CT.

A native of Louisiana and a resident of that state at the time of his enlistment and military service, Pastor David was awarded the Louisiana Veterans Honor Medal by his home state on January 6, 2011. The front of the medal bears an outline of Louisiana with the words "United States Armed Forces", and the back states "Louisiana appreciates your service to our country".

Contact Information:  Pastor David McGee  111 Marshall St.  Winsted, CT  06098;  Phone 860-379-1298; email mcgeedvd@sbcglobal.net  

Please view Pastor David's ministry website for men:  www.menwalkingwithgod.com   

Pastor David Is A Member - Of The Ordained Clergy - With:

• The Southern Baptist Convention
• The National Association of Congregational Christian Churches (Oak Creek, WI)
• The Fellowship of Connecticut Congregational Christian Churches (Hartford, CT)
• Eagle Rock Congregational Church (Thomaston, CT)
• JESUS - My Lord and Savior - Church (Winsted, CT)

Pastor David has studied in and is a graduate of the following schools:

• Walker High School of Walker, Louisiana;
• Liberty Mountain Bible Institute;
• Southern Baptist Center;
• Trinity College of the Bible;
• New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary;
• Andersonville Baptist Seminary 

Pastor David holds a Masters degree in Theology which he earned at Andersonville Baptist Seminary.  He was also trained as a principle of Christian Schools, attending classes and seminars at First Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Florida.

Pastor David has received the following awards/recognitions:

• Certificate of Recognition, Agape Christian School, 'In appreciation for leadership, dedication, and hard work', 1986-1987.
• Celebration of Youth Ministry Award, presented by The Youth Subcommittee of the NACCC Church Service Commission for outstanding success as a resident counselor: "and we hereby express deep gratitude for your commitment to advancing the Kingdom of God in our Congregation Churches; July 2003.
• Celebration of Youth Ministry Award, presented by The Youth Subcommittee of the NACCC Church Service Commission for pastoral care of youth in a residential setting, Asian Faith Mission work, and the new start church JESUS - My Lord and Savior - Church, Winsted, CT: "we hereby express deep gratitude for your continued service to our Congregation Christian Churches, June 2004.
• Silver Star Banner from the Silver Star Families of America, November 2007.
• Certificate of Appreciation, Silver Star Families of America which states: "For the sacrifice you have made for freedom.  Your country is eternally grateful." 2007
• Official Salute to our Blue Star Dad and Pastor from the Connecticut Blue Star Mothers and the Eagle Rock Church: On Veteran's Sunday, November 8, 2009, in recognition of your distinguish honor of being selected as a member of The Class of 2009 Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame." 
• Certificate of Appreciation from the Connecticut Blue Star Mothers and the Eagle Rock Church, November 11, 2007: "For your heroic acts of courage and bravery in the line of military duty while serving in Vietnam; Your outstanding service, dedication, and commitment have paved the way for freedom and liberty throughout the world; We honor the sacrifices you made and continue to make this day; This day a grateful nation never forgets."  November 11, 2007
• President's Volunteer Service Award and Pin from President George W. Bush for serving over 5,000 volunteer hours.
• Certificate of Appreciation from the United States President's Council on Service and Civic Participation.
• Certificate of Recognition from the Connecticut Blue Star Mothers of the United States President's Call to Service Award for over 5000 volunteer hours given. 
• Certificate of Appreciation presented on October 20, 2007, for dedication, planning, and support as an event briefer from the 411th Civil Affairs Battalion, United States Army civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) of Danbury, Connecticut.
• Certificate, November 17, 2009, from the Office of the Governor of Connecticut, M. Jodi Rell: "Be it known that William David McGee of the United States Marine Corps is hereby inducted in the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame."
• Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame recognition Medal, November 17, 2009
• State of Connecticut, Department of Veterans Affairs, Commissioner Linda S. Schwartz: "Congratulations on your selection for induction into the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame, Class of 2009!"
• Certificate of Recognition from Christopher Murphy, Member of Congress, 5th Congressional District, CT: "In recognition of your induction into the State of Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame Call of 2009".  November 17, 2009
• Official Citation, Office of the State Comptroller, Nancy Wyman: "Be it hereby known to all that the State Comptroller hereby offers her sincerest congratulations to William D. McGee in recognition of your induction to The Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame - Class of 2009.  Your service in the U.S. Marine Corps shows your courage, dedication and patriotism, making you truly deserving of this distinction.  You have honored Connecticut and America, making you one of our heroes."
• Official Citation, State of Connecticut Office of the Attorney General, Richard Blumenthal: "Be it hereby known to all that The Attorney General offers his sincerest congratulations to Rev. William McGee in recognition of his enduring and profoundly significant patriotism and service as recognized by induction to the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame."  November 17, 2009
• Louisiana Veterans Honor Medal, January 6, 2011. 

For his time of active military service, Pastor David was awarded:

• Purple Heart w/Gold Star (2 awards)
• Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Ribbon w/V (V for Valor)
• Combat Action Ribbon
• Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon 
• Marine Corps Good Conduct Ribbon (2 awards)
• National Defense Service Ribbon
• Vietnam Service Medal Ribbon w/Silver Star (6 campaigns)
• Vietnam Gallantry Cross Ribbon w/Palm Device
• Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal / w/60's Device
• Expert Rifle Sharpshooter Badge

He received Honorable Discharge as a Corporal on June 12, 1973.