David Shaffer

David Shaffer serves as director of Son Shine Ministries, a Christian marriage and family ministry established in 1977. He has served full-time with the ministry since 1985 and as its director since 2002. His ministry focuses on strengthening marriages and families, equipping ministry leaders, and helping people apply biblical truth to everyday relationships.

David is a graduate of Auburn University and Dallas Theological Seminary, where he earned a Doctor of Ministry in Ministry Leadership with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Ministry, a Master of Arts in Christian Education with an emphasis in Family Ministry, and a Master of Arts in Biblical Studies.

David spent his first ten years in ministry developing and leading youth programs across the United States. In 1991, he married Daniele, who grew up in Germany. Soon afterward, they moved to Germany, where they served as missionaries for four years. That ministry and cross-cultural experience helped shape his growing emphasis on marriage, family, and adult ministry.

Through the years, David and Daniele have taught and served together across the United States, Europe, and Asia. Today, much of their work centers on helping couples build healthy, Christ-centered marriages. David teaches marriage and relationship programs, works with couples individually and in groups, and equips others to serve in marriage ministry. He is also a certified Prepare/Enrich facilitator and trainer. David and Daniele lead Son Shine Ministries’ Marriage Care program and serve couples together at Doxology Bible Church in Fort Worth.

David enjoys communicating biblical truth in ways that are practical, engaging, and relevant to everyday life. His teaching frequently combines biblical study, discussion, humor, and interactive learning to help participants consider not only what Scripture says, but how its truth should shape their relationships and homes.

David and Daniele have two sons and four grandchildren. Nathaniel and his wife, Gabrielle, live in Germany with their children, Scarlett, Violet, and Arlo. Jonathan and his wife, Olivia, live in Austin with their daughter, Maeve. David and Daniele enjoy traveling, experiencing different cultures, the arts, and spending time with their family.

David’s desire through Son Shine Ministries is to help people know Jesus more deeply and to equip marriages and families to reflect his love in their homes, churches, and communities. David and Daniele live in Azle, Texas, where they enjoy being involved in local organizations and projects.