Background
Garver, David Chester was born on November 25, 1944 in Akron, Ohio, United States. Son of Earl F. and Vera M. Garver.
Garver, David Chester was born on November 25, 1944 in Akron, Ohio, United States. Son of Earl F. and Vera M. Garver.
Bachelor of Science in Education, Kent State University, 1967. Master of Divinity, Northern Baptist Seminary, 1970. Doctor of Ministry, Northern Baptist Seminary, 1982.
Pastor, North Towne Baptist Church, Rockford, Illinois, 1970-1975; pastor, First Baptist Church, Momence, Illinois, 1975-1982; pastor, Ridgeview Baptist Church, Danville, Illinois, since 1982. Secretary Rockford Ministerial Association, 1973-1975. Board directors Center for Childrens Superior vena cava syndrome, Danville.
Chairman CROP hunger walk Church World Service, Danville, since 1983. President board Habitat for Humanity of Danville, since 1989, board directors, since 1986. Member Ministers Council American Baptist Clergy (vice president 1979-1980, president 1981-1982).
Married Carol A. Garver, August 17, 1968. Children: Deborah, Sarah, Elizabeth, Emily.