Jackie and David Tue

Pastor Dave had been an elder at a Presbyterian Church, including a term as Clerk of Session, and a term on the Long Island Presbytery's Council on Missions, prior to planting The Ark.  Having taken several courses on his way to completing his Masters of Divinity in Theological Studies, David's heart ached to reach out to those lost and hurting on Long Island.  During a retreat at Sandy Cove, David and Jackie were praying and felt that God was calling them to begin their ministry immediately. After several more prayer sessions, they felt led to stop waiting for the perfect time and start doing what He had called them to do.  Without further ado, David and Jackie started out by praying for leaders and a prayer team.  When their prayers were answered within a few weeks, they knew God was working.

Today, Pastor Dave has a team of leaders performing tasks and leading in worship, small group studies, a partnership to reach out to Native American Indians and evangelistic activities to build the church upon the rock that is Jesus Christ which God has called them to create.