Dan McClintock

Dan McClintock, Minister of Mission and Family Life

My family has always been a top priority for me and a tremendous source of joy. My wife, Anne, and I have been married for 36 years. She will retire from teaching (2nd grade) this year after 17 years with CMS. We have 3 children: Sarah, Emily, and Daniel. All three are married and living in NC and they have provided us with 4 beautiful granddaughters with another baby on the way! I’ve always loved sports of all sorts including skiing, climbing, running, tennis, etc. Current activities include golf, cycling, and scuba diving when the opportunity arises.

As soon as I saw the position description it seemed like a perfect fit for me. Missions has always been a central focus of my life and ministry. My wife and I moved to France when our children were 4, 5 and 7 years old because the need for ministry to university students there was so compelling. In my 19 years at UNC Charlotte, our group has been involved in a variety of local community service projects as well as taking annual spring break mission trips to places like Boston, New York City, Gulfport, and Florida to do inner city ministry, hurricane relief, and children’s ministry. And…I went on a mission trip to Cuba last September!

I have always emphasized the need for students to be involved in a church. The inter-generational aspect of church life is indispensable and church should bring people together at different stages of their lives. It’s important for parents to raise their children in an atmosphere that encourages the development of faith, surrounded by a loving and supportive community.