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Dr. David A. Busic was elected as the 40th General Superintendent of the Church of the Nazarene on June 25, 2013, during the 28th General Assembly in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. At the time of his election, he was serving as President of Nazarene Theological Seminary.
Early Life and Ordination
Dr. Busic was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was ordained in 1991 by Dr. John A. Knight.
Before assuming senior leadership roles, he served as an associate pastor in Oklahoma and Kansas. His pastoral journey includes serving as senior pastor at:
- Vineyard Community Church (Livermore, California)
- Central Church of the Nazarene (Lenexa, Kansas)
- Bethany First Church of the Nazarene (Bethany, Oklahoma)
Education and Academic Background
Dr. Busic pursued theological education at prestigious institutions, earning:
- Bachelor of Arts in Religion (1988) – Southern Nazarene University
- Master of Divinity (1993) – Nazarene Theological Seminary
- Doctor of Divinity (2010) – Southern Nazarene University
- Doctor of Ministry in Theology and Culture – Fuller Theological Seminary
He was also co-editor of Preacher’s Magazine from 2000 to 2007, a preaching resource in the Wesleyan tradition.
Ministry and Leadership Experience
Dr. Busic has bridged the gap between pastoral ministry and academia, often teaching and pastoring simultaneously. His leadership roles include:
- President of Nazarene Theological Seminary (2011–2013)
- Member of the General Board of the Church of the Nazarene
- President of the USA National Board
- Member of the Board of General Superintendents’ Thought Partners (2005–2013), a think tank for addressing critical issues facing the church.
During his tenure at Bethany First Church, Dr. Busic helped initiate and establish the Swaziland Partnership in 2007, which aimed to reduce the HIV/AIDS rate and assist vulnerable children in Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), Africa.
Authorship and Teaching Influence
Dr. Busic is a prolific author, having published numerous articles, book chapters, and five major books, including:
- Perfectly Imperfect: Character Sketches from the Old Testament
- Perfectly Imperfect: Character Sketches from the New Testament
- The City: Urban Churches in the Wesleyan Tradition
- Way, Truth, Life: Discipleship as a Journey of Grace
- The Praying Pastor: Learning to Lead from Your Knees
Global Church Contributions
Through his leadership in the Swaziland Partnership, Dr. Busic has contributed significantly to global efforts aimed at health and child welfare in Africa, demonstrating a practical application of Christian mission values.
Family and Personal Life
Dr. Busic and his wife, Christi, currently reside in Edmond, Oklahoma.
They are proud parents of three grown children and grandparents to eight grandchildren.
