Pastor Daniel came to Mountain View in July 2022.  He was an answer to prayer as the church prayed for a pastor with a heart for children, the community, and the unchurched.  Daniel Wright was born on August 20, 1986, in Memphis, Tennessee. He is the second of three children born to Joe and Linda Boddie. Daniel accepted Christ as his Savior at an early age at Mt. Joyner Baptist Church in Memphis, Tennessee. Daniel was very involved in the children and youth ministries at Mt. Joyner. He also actively served in the church’s music, usher, and media ministries. Additionally, he faithfully attended and participated in Sunday School and Bible Study. Daniel is a 2004 graduate of Ridgeway High School, Memphis, Tennessee. In August 2004, he enrolled in Chattanooga State Technical Community College, Chattanooga, Tennessee, and then transferred to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and completed coursework for the United Methodist Church in the Local License Pastor School He has been ministering for over 15 years in the capacities of Youth and Young Adult Director, while also consulting with churches in the area of Diversity, Social Media Outreach and Strategic Growth. He has also started youth athletic programs and ministered by his actions to children and teens. Daniel has a heart and passion for God’s people and God’s Word. His personal journey with Christ is evident through his actions. His vision and mission is to see every person accept Christ in their life and have a personal relationship with the Lord that grows and matures. He is a productive member of God’s Kingdom and the driving force behind his mission is that others will be productive children of God and know the security and unconditional love that it brings to their lives. He currently resides in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and he has been employed by the Hamilton County Schools for 15 years as a Behavior Management Specialist. He is married to Kiyona Wright. He has two children, Dakota and Dania