Pastor Dave is the Senior Pastor at Bethel. He is married to Suanne. They have three children, Jonathan, Adam and Elizabeth. Prior to coming to Mankato, Pastor Dave was the Associate Pastor in Fergus Falls, MN. Pastor Dave has served as the Senior Pastor at Bethel since 1987. In addition to his preaching ministry Pastor Dave teaches Bethel Institute. Pastor Dave has a B.S. in biology from Wheaton College, an Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, a M.Div. and a D.Min. from Bethel Theological Seminary.
