Dr. David Cannistraci is the Senior Pastor of GateWay City Church in San Jose, California
where he has worked with his uncle and mentor Dr. Emanuele Cannistraci in the oversight
of the growing congregation and its family of churches and ministries since 1979.

David travels nationally and internationally as a conference speaker, prophetic minister, and
an exciting voice to the body of Christ. His passion is to bring truth to people that aligns them
with the present purpose of God in every area of their life.  He has a special love for leaders
in the church, and gives himself to training and inspiring them around the world.

David's books and article are another vehicle for his ministry. His first book, Apostles and the
Emerging Apostolic Movement (Regal, 1996) has been widely received as a foundational work
on the subject of contemporary apostolic ministry.  It has been translated into seven languages.
David's second book, God's Vision for Your Church (Regal, 2000)explores corporate gifting and
God's unique purpose for every church, network and denomination.  His articles appear frequently
in both Charisma and Ministry Today magazines.

David is president of IMPACT! School of Ministry, Vice President of Apostolic Missions International,
co-leader of TASCC (Transformation Alliance of the Santa Clara County, a network of Christian
leaders) and a member of the International Coalition of Apostles.

His earned degrees include a Bachelor of Science from Bethany University, a Master of Divinity
from Christian International Graduate School, and a Doctor of Philosophy from California Graduate
School of Theology. David married his wife, Kathy, in 1982. They reside in Morgan Hill with their
two sons, Aaron and Jordan.

What Others are Saying:

"In this crazy world people are looking for courage as well as consistency. We need leaders with
character as well as prophetic anointing. David Cannistraci has both, and that is why I look to him
as a role model. He has a keen understanding of how the church can become more relevant so that
we can make maximum impact on our culture."

J. Lee Grady,
Editor of Charisma Magazine

“David Cannistraci, a key figure in the [new apostolic] movement, is a person of giftedness, wisdom
and experience beyond his years.  He is one of those rare people who is seen simultaneously as a
scholar and practitioner…”

Dr. C. Peter Wagner, Chancellor
Wagner Leadership Institute
Colorado Springs, Colorado

“David Cannistraci is gifted by God’s grace to be among the foremost Christian thinkers leading us
into the future.  Most importantly, he lives what he teaches.  As the pastor of one of America’s great
churches, he is in a position to implement his ideas and to prove them.”

John Dawson, International President
Youth With A Mission
Ventura, California