If you'd like to hear more about Oakwood Church or are in need of pastoral support, Pastor David would love to meet up with you over coffee. Please reach out at the phone number or email listed above.
Pastor David was ordained and began his ministry at Oakwood in February, 2026. In his work at church, David enjoys visiting with church and community members, preparing for Sunday services and sermons, and assistant coaching boys volleyball at Greenville High School. In his free time, David enjoys volleyball, tennis, basketball, walking and jogging, drinking coffee, reading books, and watching mystery shows (the Sherlock Holmes series is a favorite).
Before coming to Oakwood, David had been a member at First Byron Christian Reformed Church his whole life. After being homeschooled from K-12th grade, he attended Cornerstone University for his undergraduate degree, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies. After this, David earned his Master of Divinity at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary and his EPMC certification for CRC candidacy at Calvin Seminary. David completed internships at Crossroads Prison Ministry, Beaverdam CRC, and his own home church, First Byron CRC.
David has been married to Samantha ("Sami") since August, 2025. Together, they enjoy playing tennis, visiting coffee shops, taking walks, cooking, and spending time in Holland at the beach riding boats, and visiting Sandy Pines.
Sami is employed at First Cutlerville CRC as their "Youth Director," and she enjoys playing in a tennis league, keeping up with family and friends, spending time at her parents place in Holland, and visiting local coffee shops.
If you'd like to hear more about Oakwood Church or are in need of pastoral support, Pastor David would love to meet up with you over coffee. Please reach out at the phone number or email listed above.
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