Rev. David Christy ’88 – Matthews, NC
Rev. David Christy ’88 is a longtime leader in The United Methodist Church with more than three decades of pastoral ministry and denominational leadership experience. A graduate of Pfeiffer University and Duke Divinity School, he has served congregations across North Carolina, including appointments at Fair View United Methodist Church, Epworth United Methodist Church, Central United Methodist Church, and First United Methodist Church in Gastonia. In 2020, he was appointed District Superintendent, expanding his leadership and service to churches throughout the region.
Throughout his ministry, Rev. Christy has provided spiritual leadership, pastoral care, and organizational guidance to congregations and communities across North Carolina. His service as pastor and district superintendent reflects a longstanding commitment to faith-based leadership, church growth, and supporting clergy and congregations throughout the conference.
As a Pfeiffer University alumnus, Rev. Christy maintains a strong connection to the institution that helped shape his educational and spiritual journey. His service on the Board of Trustees reflects his commitment to supporting Pfeiffer’s mission of preparing students for lives of purpose, leadership, and service.
Rev. Christy and his wife, Pam Reeves Christy, a retired elementary school teacher, are the parents of two adult children. Their son, Luke, serves as a United Methodist pastor, and their daughter, Maggie, serves as a youth director. The Christy family’s multigenerational commitment to ministry and service continues to impact communities across North Carolina.