Rev. David Bailes
Minister of Music
davidbailes@pritchardmemorial.com
David is a native of Knoxville, Tennessee and has degrees from the University of Tennessee (BS in Music Education) and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (MCM in Church Music).
David is married to Lisa, a principal with CMS Schools. Their family includes daughter Melissa Wisor, husband Donny and granddaughter Emma, daughter Kristin Rogers and husband Matthew, and son Tyler Bowen.
David has been serving at Pritchard since February, 2006.
What are your favorite things about Pritchard?
Pritchard people are among the friendliest, kindest people we have known. They have chosen to remain faithful in a location that, after various transitions, presents us with the tremendous potential and opportunity to reach people in a wonderfully thriving area of Charlotte. Pritchard has a rich heritage in and appreciation for quality music ministry.
What books have you read recently?
Beyond the First Visit by Gary McIntosh, Reaching People Under Forty While Keeping People over Sixty by Eddie Hammett, The Unstoppable Force by Erwin Mc Manus.
What is on your Ipod?
A diverse variety of music from opera (Bryn Terfel) and classical choral music (Robert Shaw and the Atlanta Symphony) to contemporary praise (Chris Tomlin and Travis Cottrell) to Bluegrass (Alison Krause).
What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
Spending time with my family, running and working out, playing music with the family band: Lisa on vocals, Melissa on flute, Kristin on violin, Tyler on drums, Matthew on piano, Donny on mandolin, and me on what’s left, (can’t wait to see what Emma’s going to play), traveling, and watching the Tennessee Vols or NC State Wolfpack.
Other somewhat interesting facts….
David’s entry into music was as a seven year old accordion student. He has finished four marathons.