Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Interests
Timeline
Ordained
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David  Kolker

David Kolker

West Olive

Summary

Dynamic leader with extensive experience at Calvary Church, excelling in teaching and organizational leadership. Successfully developed impactful youth programs and coordinated community outreach, fostering spiritual growth and engagement. Recognized for mentoring emerging leaders and providing compassionate support during crises, enhancing overall ministry effectiveness. Passionate about equipping others for service.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager

Environmental Services
03.2003 - 12.2025

For the last 20 years I have mainly been in a management role. I have managed crews of over 50 staff. I've worked from Detroit Michigan down to Louisiana.

Lead Pastor/Youth Pastor

Calvary Church
08.2003 - 02.2005
  • Led weekly worship services
  • Developed and taught bible messages. Both topical and verse by verse
  • Provided pastoral care through counseling and support for individuals and families.
  • Coordinated volunteer efforts, including youth events and community outreach.
  • Mentored emerging leaders within the congregation, encouraging personal and spiritual development.
  • Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
  • Recruited trained, and mentored volunteer leaders to assist in various ministries, enhancing overall effectiveness.
  • Assisted families during times of crisis by providing compassionate pastoral care, prayer support, and guidance.

Youth Pastor

First Baptist Church
06.1999 - 07.2003
  • Developed and implemented engaging youth programs, fostering spiritual growth and community involvement.
  • Led weekly Bible study sessions, enhancing scriptural understanding among youth participants.
  • Mentored youth leaders, providing guidance and support to cultivate leadership skills.
  • Organized community outreach events, promoting Christ values and increasing youth participation.
  • Coordinated several mission trips. With over 100 teens and volunteer staff members.
  • Coordinated and led 3 bike trips across the state of Michigan with over 50 teens and 20 volunteer staff members
  • Led weekly volunteer staff meeting
  • Taught Sunday evening services



Junior High Youth Pastor

Woodland Park Baptist Church
05.1997 - 06.1999
  • Led youth programs, fostering spiritual growth and community engagement.
  • Taught the book of 2nd Peter
  • Coordinated and led mission trips
  • Mentored teenagers

Education

Bible Studies - 2 Year Inductive Bible Studies

Timothy School
Chattanooga, TN
06-1999

Bible Studies - Biblical Studies

Word of Life Bible Institute
Schroon Lake, NY
08-1987

Skills

  • Teaching
  • Equiping
  • Outreach
  • Community service
  • Organizational leadership
  • Encouraging

Certification

Ordained in 1999 at Woodland Park Baptist Church

Interests

I enjoy being with my wife, 4 kids, and 6 gradkids I also enjoy restoring vintage campers I have completed over 18 vintage campers

Timeline

Lead Pastor/Youth Pastor

Calvary Church
08.2003 - 02.2005

Manager

Environmental Services
03.2003 - 12.2025

Youth Pastor

First Baptist Church
06.1999 - 07.2003

Junior High Youth Pastor

Woodland Park Baptist Church
05.1997 - 06.1999

Bible Studies - 2 Year Inductive Bible Studies

Timothy School

Bible Studies - Biblical Studies

Word of Life Bible Institute

Ordained

After completing Timothy school.  I was ordained at Woodland Park Baptist Church