Dave has served Big Springs as pastor since February 2021. Prior to that, he served as a pastor, youth pastor, and Christian School director in Pennsylvania, Maine, and Indiana.

As a pastor, Dave is committed to strong teaching and Biblical leadership. He loves being a part of a church that wants to read and understand the Bible, with members who care about the needs of those around them, and who want to see Jesus' love transform the world. Dave takes worship and preaching seriously, spending a lot of hours each week on worship and preaching preparation. 

He completed his MDiv. at Bethel Seminary (St. Paul) in 2008 and graduated from Messiah College in 1995 with a degree in History.  Dave also received training and experience in church revitalization, interim leadership, and Biblical peacemaking.  

Dave met his wife Jen in college, and they married in 1995. They have five children and one grandchild.

In 2025, the membership of Big Springs set out on an audacious experiment: replacing our century-old model of deacons/trustees/committees with a small team of Overseers.  These men are responsible for setting goals for the pastor and ministry leaders, keeping an eye on the church finances, and providing Godly wisdom for the whole church.  Most importantly, they provide encouragement and accountability for the pastor as he leads and equips a ministry team.  

2025-26 Overseers are:

Blake Larson
Bob Nelson
Steve Rommereim
Terry Triebwasser

Please keep them in your prayers!