David has been a pastor at 2ND since March 2019. He led the Greenbrier campus from its launch in August 2021 until becoming the Lead Pastor of 2ND in June 2024.

He and his wife, Abby, grew up in Oklahoma and started dating in high school. Abby is an RN, and together, they have three children. David loves spending quality time with his family, playing ball with his kids, and cheering on their favorite teams. The Raneys are super fans of the Denver Broncos, the Oklahoma City Thunder, and the Oklahoma Sooners. They also enjoy movie nights, grilling out, spending time with friends, and drinking good coffee. When they’re outdoors, they love hiking, kayaking, or fishing.

David graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University and Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is currently a doctoral student at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He began full-time ministry in 2010 and has served churches in Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas.