David Griffith (October 15, 1952 – N/A) was an American preacher and pastor whose ministry has centered on leading Lighthouse Baptist Church in St. Louis, Missouri, within the Independent Baptist tradition. Born in St. Louis to parents whose names are not widely documented, he earned a B.A. in Bible from Baptist Bible College in Springfield, Missouri, in 1974. Converted at age nine, he began preaching as a teenager and was ordained in the Independent Baptist faith, serving initially as an associate pastor and missionary in Costa Rica before founding Lighthouse Baptist Church in 1981. Griffith’s preaching career has focused on expository sermons emphasizing salvation, biblical authority, and practical Christian living, with messages like “The Voice of the Lord” and “The Christian’s Three-Fold Enemy” available on sermonaudio.com. Known for his energetic delivery, he has led the church to grow into a community hub, offering ministries like Lighthouse Christian Academy and a Spanish-speaking congregation. Married to Linda since June 1974, with four children—David Jr., Debbie, Dawn, and Denise—and 17 grandchildren, he continues to pastor Lighthouse Baptist Church as of March 23, 2025, maintaining a legacy of steadfast evangelical leadership.