David Carr Senior Pastor, Renewal Christian Centre, Solihull

David was born in Birmingham and had severe learning difficulties as a child, not being able to read and write until he was in his late teens. After surrendering his life to the Lord the Holy Spirit personally rapidly educated him, so much so that he entered the financial world and became one of the top 300 underwriters in the world. This opened the door into professional football where he managed the finances of 700 UK top footballers and became a Director of The Professional Footballers Association - Finance Division.

During this time David trained for ordination with the Elim Pentecostal Church and was ordained in 1979. Having pioneered a church in Solihull, Renewal Christian Centre, with just four people, the congregation now exceeds 1700 with 8 satellite churches.

Renewal is seeing many miracles take place at this time, so fulfilling the vision God gave to David.

He is known as a conference speaker travelling in Europe, North America and Australasia.

David became an accredited Minister with the Free Methodist Church in 2002.

David is married to Molly and has three children, Ashley, Melanie and Lucy.

see Renewal Christian Centre Website