“At 30, McDavid may be young for a senior pastor, but he has deep roots in the Black church. Originally from Arlington, Va., his grandfather was a pastor and civil rights leader in South Carolina for over 50 years — who battled segregation and helped integrate schools. McDavid grew up hearing how his grandfather helped transform his community and it continues to inspire him to this day.”

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