Pastor David L. Dixon was born in West Point, New York to Ernest and Ruth Dixon January 17th, 1952. Later moving to Atlantic City, New Jersey he attended New Jersey Avenue School and A.C.H.S. While a sophomore in High School, he met his High School sweetheart Lelia D. Dangerfield. After graduation from high school, David joined U. S. Marines for three years and did a year in Vietnam: after his tour of duty and his returning home he served over fifteen (15) of reserve duty for his country.