For those following the bizarre case of Sherri Papini, the California mom who was famously abducted in 2016 before it was revealed she had fabricated the events, her ex-husband David Dreyfus has moved on with his life since their divorce in September 2008.

Key Takeaways

• David Dreyfus now serves as an Associate Pastor at Good News Fellowship in Ferndale, Washington.
• Alongside that, he now serves as a part-time Missionary with Cru.
• With over 8 years of service in the U.S. Navy, he is also an Armory Supervisor stationed in the Great Lakes region of Illinois.

Dreyfus serves as an Associate Pastor at Good News Fellowship in Ferndale, Washington, a role he began in January 2024.

This new position aligns with his recently started pursuit of a Ph.D. in Apologetics from Liberty University, where he previously earned a Masters of Divinity degree.

Alongside that, he now serves as a part-time Missionary with Cru, an organization dedicated to spiritual growth and community development.

Before entering vocational ministry, Dreyfus spent over 8 years in the U.S. Navy, most recently as an Armory Supervisor stationed in the Great Lakes region of Illinois.

His Navy career saw him serve tours in Coronado, California, and Gulfport, Mississippi, in roles such as Weapons Department Leading Petty Officer.

Dreyfus’ military background stems from over 11 years of prior service in the U.S. Marine Corps from 2003 to 2014.

He was deployed to combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, rising to the ranks of Platoon Sergeant and Field Artillery Operations Chief.

His Marine Corps stint included being an Enlisted Officer Instructor at The Basic School in Quantico, VA, where he trained lieutenant students.

In between his Marine Corps and Navy stints, Drefys worked briefly in the private sector.

This included roles like Business Development Manager at TM International in Arizona from 2014 to 2015, working with major companies like Nike and Disney.

He also had a short tenure at T-Mobile from 2016 to 2019 in sales and management positions in Texas, California, and the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

Talking about his education, Dreyfus holds an undergraduate business degree from Liberty University beyond his theological degrees.

He also completed some coursework in entrepreneurship at the University of North Texas and Business Administration at Pima Community College.

So, while his marriage to Sherri Papini became a national spectacle that ended in divorce, David Dreyfus has rebuilt his life through continued military service, ministry, and studying to enhance his credentials in Christian apologetics.

In Case You Didn’t Know

• Sherri Papini and David Dreyfus tied the knot in 2006.
• He is married to Laura Dreyfus and has four children. The couple exchanged vows on January 4, 2021.
• His now-wife Laura Dreyfus works at T-Mobile, a TV communication company.