Pastor David Amsden was born in Troy, Illinois in 1977. He attended Son Life Church that had been founded by his parents, Pastors Dennis and Patti Amsden, and received his education at the church-sponsored school, Collinsville Christian Academy. In 2000, David attended a one year discipleship school called Masters Commission in the state of Washington. Upon completion of the program, David returned home and began working for seven years under the tutorage of his father as he served the church in both administrative and associate pastor functions. During that time he attended
Christian Life School of Theology and earned his Master of Theology degree. He also developed his skills in pulpit ministry. After several years purposefully dedicated to the achievement of a successful generational transfer, David took over senior pastor responsibilities from his father on Father’s day of 2007. David launched Navigation Church in 2014.
Pastor David is an everyday guy with a wife and kids. He and Kami love raising their tribe full of boys, and one girl, with biblical names like Judah, Gideon, Silas and Moriah (nicknamed Sissy). Once you use one name from the Bible, you have to name them all!
Pastor Aaron Semanek has dedicated his life to the ministry and encouragement of others through his 10+ years as an enthusiastic Sunday School teacher, passionate worship leader, and engaging youth leader for the church. He has served in generational ministries both inside and outside of the church, ranging from Children and Students, to Adults and Seniors in his years in ministry. In addition to his personal experience, he attained a Bachelors of Science in Business degree, has completed 4 years of theological study, maintains multiple spiritual mentorships, and is committed to continuing education programs that further grow and develop him as a pastor and leader. Now, as our Generation Pastor, coupled with his previous ministry experience and study, he goes about the business of taking the truth of God’s word, developing and presenting it in an engaging, age-appropriate format for all of the Gen Groups of Navigation Church. One of his greatest desires is to see people of every age come to know and experience the same God who has transformed his life.
Pastor Aaron is joined in life and in ministry by his wife Katie who shares his passion to see the generations experience God in new and exciting ways. And when they are not actively ministering throughout the week, they love spending time with family and friends, traveling, and fully embracing their titles as “foodies”.