Pastor Dave has been part of the pastoral team since February 19, 1989. First serving as Youth Pastor, then on September 1, 1997 he  became Senior Pastor. A native of Brown Deer, Wisconsin, Pastor Dave came to faith in Christ at an early age. He grew up participating in the ministries of the Garfield Baptist Church (now known as Spring Creek Church). Pastor Dave received degrees from Baptist Bible College, Clark Summit, Pennsylvania (B. S., 1984), and Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary (M. Div., 1991). In addition, he serves on the Board of Directors of Lake Ann Camp, in Lake Ann, Michigan. Pastor Dave and his wife, Brenda, reside in Walker, with their three daughters, the oldest a student at Wheaton College, and the others in the Kenowa Hills Public Schools. Pastor Dave enjoys fishing, canoeing, attending his daughters' sporting events, and traveling with his family to America’s great National Parks.