Background
Jongewaard, David Lawrence was born on September 9, 1946 in Jefferson, Iowa, United States. Son of Lawrence Harold and Grace Elizabeth (Kapp) Jongewaard.
Jongewaard, David Lawrence was born on September 9, 1946 in Jefferson, Iowa, United States. Son of Lawrence Harold and Grace Elizabeth (Kapp) Jongewaard.
Bachelor, Wheaton (Illinois) College, 1968. Master of Divinity, McCormick Theological Seminary, Chicago, 1973. Certified physical education, Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge, Illinois, 1972.
Intern, San Juan Larger Parish, Bayfield, Colorado, 1970-1971; youth director, 1st Presbyterian Church, Deerfield, Illinois, 1971-1972; pastor, Latta Memorial Presbyterian Church, Christiana, Pennsylvania, 1973-1977; pastor, head staff, Chestnut Grove Presbyterian Church, Phoenix, Maryland., 1977-1987; pastor, head staff, 1st Presbyterian Church, Ottumwa, Iowa., since 1987. Member Des Moines Presbytery, since 1987. Chairman Christian service Ottumwa Area Fellowship Churches, since 1988.
Chairman Ottumwa Area Betterment and Beautification Council, since 1988. Board directors Regional Retirement Living, Inc., Ottumwa, since 1988. Chairman strategic planning Wapello County United Way, Ottumwa, since 1990.
Member Rotary.
Married Faith Charlene Dow, June 8, 1968. Children: Nathan, Rebekah, Matthew.