About
Biography
Pastor • Author • Consultant
Dr. David Ireland is the founder and lead pastor of Christ Church, a 13,500-member congregation in North Jersey representing over 70 nationalities. A former diversity consultant for the National Basketball Association, Deloitte, and Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health, he has also led personal development training for the NY Giants, Jets, and at the U.S. Pentagon.
Dr. Ireland has launched the CARE Center, an integrative suite of services within a 130,000 square foot facility on the Rockaway, NJ campus of Christ Church. In 2025 David was named one of New Jersey’s Innovate 100 Leaders for helping drive meaningful innovation and impact across the state. He was also recently honored by the British Consulate for his social innovation. Dr. Ireland holds graduate degrees in engineering, theology, organizational leadership, and has completed post-doctoral work at the University of Pennsylvania and holds a postgraduate degree in social innovation from the University of Cambridge.
At left, Dr. David Ireland enjoys a bite to eat with his wife, Dr. Marlinda Ireland, along with their two daughters and son-in-law.
At right, Dr. Ireland speaks at Harvard University.
At left, Dr. Ireland enjoys a light moment during a speaking engagement in Kenya.
At right, Dr. Ireland consults former NBA players during a conference.
Dr. Ireland hosting his Impact Radio show circa 1990, where he shared the gospel and discussed culturally relevant messages to thousands of listeners.
Looking Back
Dr. Ireland has amassed a vast collection of published works and has received noteworthy recognition for his consistent contribution to the local and broader community. Visit the links below to learn more.
From books to workbooks to media articles, Dr. Ireland has tackled topics like faith, leadership, and race relations in a practical and engaging way. See a snapshot of his published content via the link below.
Published Works
Through his decades of experience as a leader who crosses five sectors—government, religious, education, business, and family—Dr. Ireland has been highlighted for his notable contributions. Check out the link below to see his impact.
Achievements
Author of more than 30 books and other resources (training manuals, devotionals, etc.), Dr. Ireland shares his wisdom and expertise on a variety of important and thought-provoking topics, such as diversity, leadership, and personal growth.
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