Dr. David Nelms is the senior pastor of what he fondly calls "the all nations church," Grace Fellowship in West Palm Beach, Florida. He has been a senior pastor for over 30 years, and has had success in building and growing three different churches in Maryland, Iowa and Florida. Dr. Nelms is a trustee on the board of Luther Rice Seminary, and has taught all over the world. He is married, has three grown children, and 3 grandchildren.

Dr. Nelms received a Master of Arts degree from Moody Bible Institute, a master of divinity from Luther Rice Seminary and his doctor of ministry from Luther Rice Seminary.