The Rev. David C. Killeen goes by Dave or Father Dave. As rector of St. John’s, he is the head gardener of a vibrant plot of ministries whose purpose is to help you BELONG to a warm and loving community, GROW deeper in your relationship with Jesus, SERVE others and put your faith to work, and CENTER your soul and experience the peace of God.
He loves meeting with people to hear about their spiritual journey, teaching people to pray and read the Bible, and providing guidance for how people of all ages can deepen their spiritual lives.
He and his wife, Carol, are the parents of four boys, Daniel, Thomas, Michael and Paul, who teach them every day about God’s love, as well as the virtue of patience.
Dave is passionate about the intersection of faith and the arts. He is a poet who is currently a part-time student in the Ph.D. in Creative Writing program at Florida State University. He is a voracious reader and appreciator of music, especially jazz and classical. A cyclist for more than 30 years, Dave also enjoys hiking and fly fishing.
