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Managing Editor, LifeWay
David Bennett is managing editor of HomeLife, the flagship magazine of Lifeway Christian Resources, and Open Windows, Lifeway’s longest running devotional. Prior to his work with HomeLife, David was responsible for the ideation, design, and production of student ministry resources and programs. He is author of Critical Decisions: Clarity in the Journey (Serendipity House), co-author of Share Jesus Without Fear (LifeWay Press), for 14 years was a contributor for The Athlete’s Bible (Fellowship of Christian Athletes), and for 11 years was a curriculum writer for Chick-fil-A’s WinShape Camps for Boys. He has created camp and mentoring curriculum for the nonprofit, For the Children. David has also written scripts for stage and video as well as devotionals.
David edited the first Beth Moore student resource, co-hosted the Experiencing God Youth Video Series with Henry Blackaby, and coordinated the First Place youth health program. David also led out in the production of youth Vacation Bible School resources, the Positive Impact Teen Violence Intervention Campaign, and new Christian assimilation. He has led conferences and keynoted at the Write-to-Publish Conference, Southern Christian Writers Conference, Mid-Winter Writers Conference, and others around the country. David is a people person and has enjoyed his interviews with personalities including Chrissy Metz, Roma Downey, Jim Caviezel, Patricia Heaton, Scott Hamilton, Scotty McCreery, Michael W. Smith, and other interesting people.
David has also served as camp pastor for CentriKid Camps, taught creative dramatics, Bible, and mixed woodwinds. He has served church staffs in Tennessee and South Carolina. He has also directed regional and national student events.
He attended Clemson University and the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
David will never forget meeting his wife, Kimberly, at 2:10pm CT on his fifth day in Nashville. He and his wife have three daughters: Mary Claire, Caroline, and Sarah Kate, and a granddaughter, London Rose.
