Dr. David Eldridge began serving as the Senior Pastor of Dawson in September of 2017. David received his Ph.D. in preaching from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in 2010, Master of Divinity from Beeson Divinity School in 2004, and BA in Christian Studies from Mississippi College in 2001.

David is married to the former Danielle Robertson, and together they have three boys: Hayden, Luke, and Jonathan. Danielle holds a BS in Elementary Education from Mississippi College. She has taught elementary school in both Alabama and Mississippi.

Since the spring of 2013, David has served as an adjunct professor at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. His hobbies include spending time at the ball fields with his boys, running, reading, and rooting for the Chicago Cubs.