The Texas Conference executive secretary maintains corporate and church-related records regarding the Texas Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. This position also serves as the Religious Liberty and Public Affairs director working closely with the Southwestern Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists and General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists regarding all Sabbath observance issues, as necessary.

David Montoya was born in Othello, Wash., and raised in Eagle Pass, Tex. He graduated from Southwestern Adventist College (now Southwestern Adventist University) in Keene, Tex., with a bachelor’s degree in theology. He completed his master’s degree at Andrews University Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary in Berrien Springs, Mich. He feels blessed to have served as a pastor in the Texas Conference for more than 25 years before joining the administrative team. His previous church district, before being elected for the Secretariat position, was Uvalde English, Del Rio Main Street Spanish, Del Rio San Felipe Spanish Company and Eagle Pass Spanish. He was ordained during the Hispanic camp meeting at Nameless Valley Ranch in Leander, Tex., on June 6, 1997. 

He and his wife, Mary Ann, have been married for 37 years. They have two adult children and five grandchildren. His personal interests include health, fitness and reading.

One of his favorite Bible verses became even more meaningful when he joined the Secretariat staff. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths,” Proverbs 3:5-6. David encourages everyone to join him in claiming God’s promises.