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David Nasser
Born	Iran
Occupations	Pastor, author, speaker
Known for	SVP Spiritual Development, Liberty University
Spouse	Jennifer Nasser
Website	davidnasser.com

David Nasser is an Iranian-American pastor, author, and speaker. He is the founder of D. Nasser Outreach (DNO) and previously served as Senior Vice President for Spiritual Development at Liberty University from 2014 to 2021. He currently serves as a teaching pastor at New Vision Baptist Church in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Early life

Nasser was born in Iran, where his father held a high-ranking position in the Iranian military. In 1979, during the Iranian Revolution, Nasser was nine years old when soldiers held him at gunpoint at a school assembly on a military base. His family subsequently devised an escape plan, purchasing round-trip tickets to Switzerland under the pretense that his mother required emergency heart surgery. The family did not return to Iran, eventually settling in the United States under political asylum.

At the age of 18, Nasser converted from Islam to Christianity and subsequently pursued a calling in ministry.

Ministry career

Nasser founded D. Nasser Outreach (DNO), a ministry that partnered with organizations including the Billy Graham Association, Youth Specialties, and Student Life, among others. In 2010, he planted Christ City Church in Birmingham, Alabama, serving as its lead pastor until 2014.

In 2014, Nasser was appointed Senior Vice President for Spiritual Development at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, a position he held until 2021. In this role he oversaw Convocation, described as North America's largest weekly gathering of Christian students, as well as Campus Community and the university's Center for Global Engagement.

From 2021 to 2024, Nasser served as President of For Others (formerly Angel Armies), a nonprofit organization founded by recording artist Chris Tomlin and his wife Lauren, focused on supporting foster families and vulnerable children.

Nasser subsequently became a teaching pastor at New Vision Baptist Church in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, while continuing his work with DNO in speaking, writing, and consulting.

In March 2026, following the launch of military operations targeting Iran's ruling clerical regime, Nasser spoke to Fox News about his childhood memories of fleeing Iran. Nasser expressed prayers for the protection of the Iranian people and noted the growth of an underground Christian church within Iran, citing estimates of between four and eight million Christians in the country despite the risk of severe persecution for converts. He expressed hope for Iran's future, stating a desire to help the church in Iran.

Music

In 2007, Nasser co-produced Glory Revealed: The Word of God in Worship with Mac Powell of Third Day, a multi-artist worship album featuring Steven Curtis Chapman, Michael W. Smith, Mark Hall of Casting Crowns, David Crowder, Shane & Shane, and Brian Littrell, among others. The album's lyrics were drawn entirely from Scripture. The project received two Dove Awards at the 2008 ceremony, including Special Event Album of the Year.

Published works

• A Call to Die (2000)
• A Call to Grace (2005)
• Glory Revealed: How the Invisible God Makes Himself Known (2008)
• Jumping Through Fires: The Gripping Story of One Man's Escape from Revolution to Redemption (2009)

A Call to Die had sold more than 125,000 copies independently before its retail release in 2008.

Personal life

Nasser and his wife Jennifer reside in Franklin, Tennessee.

External links

• Official website