Pastor John Dave Labrador was born into a family deeply rooted in faith and service. He is the eldest son of Rev. Jonathan and Mrs. Dorothy Labrador, both faithful pastors and former missionaries to Nigeria. His parents, graduates of Ebenezer Bible College and Seminary, modeled a life of wholehearted devotion to God — serving in ministry across cultures and teaching their children to love God and people wherever they are called.

Continuing this legacy, his younger brother Rev. John Collins Labrador and sister-in-law Darlene Labrador are both pastors serving in Cagayan de Oro City, leading with the same passion for the Gospel and the local church. Blessed with kids Adrian John Zoe and Zyan Coleen who are also gifted in music. Their youngest sister Dorothy Joann Lei Labrador and her husband Romeo Rabajante serve in the field of education at Ateneo de Zamboanga University, where Dorothy Joann is Dean of the College of Education and Romeo is Chairman of the IT Department — both shaping lives through learning and leadership.

Pastor John Dave is joyfully married to Beersheba Labrador, his partner in faith, love, and ministry. Together, they share a deep love for music and travel, finding joy in discovering new places, meeting people, and witnessing how God’s grace moves in every season and journey of life