Dave Donaldson has invested his life in inspiring, equipping and resourcing leaders in more than 100 countries to bring aid and opportunity to tens of millions of needy and under-resourced people. In 2016 Dave launched CityServe International (CSI) to train and resource local churches and non-profits to help people move from dependency to sustainability. CSI is helping communities effectively address systemic poverty, addictions, foster care, job readiness and other areas of need in America. As part of the “Neighborhood to Nations” campaign Dave and the CSI team are also partnering with the Assembly of God SoCal Network and World Vision to aid refugees in Turkey, Lebanon and Jordan. His newest book co-authored with Wendell Vinson is CityServe: Your Church-based Guide to Compassion includes forty leading experts in community-based and global compassion. Dave earned his BA from Evangel University in Springfield, Missouri and his Master’s Degree from Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California, with a focus on “Developing and Implementing Social Programs in a Cross-cultural Environment.” He and his wife Kristy reside in Orange County, California and have four adult children.