Pastor David has over 40 years of experience in the ministry. He founded one church in North Carolina and has been the Senior Pastor of three churches in Georgia; Poplar Springs Baptist in Dalton, GA, Greentree Baptist Church in Tyrone, GA, and Sardis Baptist Church in Chattahoochee Hills, GA. Currently serving as the Senior Pastor here at Line Creek Baptist Church.

Pastor David has a great spiritual heritage.  He was saved under the ministry of Dr. Arthur Blackburn at the renowned Landis Baptist Church, Landis, NC.  He was greatly influenced by Dr. J.C. Canipe, the founder of Fruitland Baptist Bible Institute in Hendersonville, NC.  In 1956 David’s dad, Rev. O.B. Hammonds, graduated from Fruitland.  David was the 1956 Class mascot.  The pastors that attended Fruitland at that time impacted Pastor David’s life and set his heart on ministry.

After serving four years in the USAF, Pastor David followed the Lord’s leading into full-time ministry in August 1972.  While attending Appalachian State University in Boone, NC, Pastor David felt led to continue his education at Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA.  Dr. Falwell became a great influence and helped bring vision to his ministry. In the past few years, Pastor David has been associated with Immanuel Baptist Theological Seminary in Sharpsburg, GA.  Since receiving his MDiv from Immanuel, he has served on the faculty as Professor of Homiletics.  He has also received his DMin from Immanuel.  Pastor David’s years of ministry have been rewarding and fulfilling.

Family is Pastor David’s greatest ministry. David is married to Sandra Norris Hammonds of Gastonia, NC. They have been blessed with two daughters, two sons-in-law, and four grandchildren. 

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