David Sparks received his theological education in England and in Canada and has served for 38 years with The United Church of Canada. Davids previous lectionary-based, three-volume prayer collections Prayers to Share, and Pastoral Prayers to Share have been welcomed and widely used in North America. David is a prolific and well-received contributor to the worship leaders resource Gathering, and has had prayers and hymns published in other ecumenical and national Worship publications. David and his wife, Kathy, live in Summerland, British Columbia.