Faith United Methodist Church of Grain Valley

The congregation of Faith United Methodist Church is currently served by David A. Hackett. 

David and his wife of 41 years, Patty, have three children (Mike, Angela and Matthew) who have blessed them with four grandchildren (James, Faith, Elisabeth and Sophia).

David earned his BSE, MSE and Education Specialist Degrees from University of Central Missouri.  Throughout his 28 year career in education David was a school teacher, high school principal and school Superintendent.  He retired from the Grain Valley School District in 2002 after 15 years as District Superintendent. 

David was appointed to Faith United Methodist in June of 2002.  His course of study was completed at St. Paul School of Theology in Kansas City.

Other accomplishments and honors of David's include:

• Past member, Board of Directors of Eastern Jackson County Habitat for Humanity                    
• Past member, Executive Board, Missouri Association of Rural Educators.
• Past President of Western Missouri Association of School Administrators
• Past member, Board of Directors of Missouri Association of School Business Officials
• Past President of Greater Kansas City Cooperating School Districts
• Named Citizen of the Year by Grain Valley Chamber of Commerce
• Pearce Award winner for Greater Kansas City Association of School Administrators
• Pillar and Cornerstone award for City of Grain Valley
• Citizen of the Year-Truman Heartland Community Foundation
• Outstanding Service Award from the Alternative School Network

David currently serves as the Finance Chair for the Heartland North District of the United Methodist Church and as a member of the Missouri Conference Board of Ordained Ministry.

David loves his wife, his children, his grandchildren and the Church.  He enjoys fishing and playing golf, singing with the Circuit Riders and pastoring the good people of Faith.