Pastor David Costantino met his wife Sandy in 1968, and in November 1971, they were married.  The first time he heard the gospel was while he was in the Army during the summer of 1974. He heard the gospel for the second time on October 25, 1975, while at work at the Harrison Radiator plant in Lockport. After great conviction, he trusted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. After work, he went home and led his wife to Christ. 

In 1979, they joined Lighthouse Baptist Church and followed the Lord in scriptural baptism. Under the leadership of his pastor, he served as a bus captain, junior church preacher, head usher, Sunday school superintendent, adult Sunday school teacher, and deacon. In 1983, he felt the call of God to preach. He surrendered publicly at a bus conference in New Castle, Delaware. He became pastor of Lighthouse Baptist Church on September 28, 1986, and was ordained to the ministry on November 11. He has been married to the same woman for over fifty years, and a member of the same church for over forty years; he loves every minute of both. He has five children and twenty-two grandchildren. He enjoys spending time with his wife and family, the fellowship of the saints, spending time in God’s Word, and preaching the Bible. He loves seeing people come to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ and watching the children grow up around the house of God. 

Education: 

• Honorary doctorate from Grace Baptist College

Because God called him to preach later in life, he never had the opportunity to receive formal training. Therefore, he started a Bible institute to give others an opportunity he never had. 

Several have gone through the institute and entered the ministry. Pastor Costantino stated, "It has been only by prayer and the grace of God."