Dave Brecheisen
Life Skills Director
Dave Brecheisen grew up in western Minnesota and was blessed to be raised in a Christ-centered home. At the age of 15, he committed to following Jesus with his life. Dave began to hear a call to urban ministry during his years at Bethel College in St. Paul. He graduated in 1995 with a B.A. in Cultural Studies with an emphasis in Urban Studies. He’s worked with urban children and teenagers since 1994. He was able to blend two of his passions, camping and urban youth outreach, together in 1996 when he became the camping ministries director with Inner City Impact in Chicago. In addition to his work with ICI in camping, outreach, and discipleship programs, he also became a part of the youth ministry team at Armitage Baptist Church.
In 2002, Dave and his wife, Joscey, joined a team to plant a church in East Garfield Park on Chicago’s west side. They continue to use their passion for youth outreach as their methodology of reaching others with the Gospel. Dave continues to be on the leadership team of the new church, Lighthouse Christian Fellowship. He brings over 12 years of full-time youth ministry experience (joys and failures) to help develop GRIP’s vision for a life skills development program.
Getting to know Dave
Role at GRIP: Life Skills Director
Email: dave@gripyouth.com
Hometown: Willmar, MN
Family: Joscey (wife), Mariah, Leah, Luke
Church: Lighthouse Christian Fellowship
Proudest Moment: Hearing my wife say yes to marrying me
Fondest Memory: Traveling in Costa Rica with my wife
Biggest Dream: Seeing our children grow up to love Jesus
Biggest Challenge: Living as a faithful child of God
Perfect Day: Plenty of time with God and my family
Favorite Food: Ham and mashed potatoess
Favorite Movie: Raiders of the Lost Ark
Favorite Song: I'm Forgiven
Favorite Sport: Football
Favorite Scripture: Romans 6:23, "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord."