Author Archives: David's House Ministries

Mark’s Story

by Mark Van Woerkom Seven years ago while at Grand Valley completing my undergrad, I started looking for a new job. I was working at Jimmy John’s and was interested in joining the GVSU ski club. However, I needed weekends off. While scrolling through Craigslist I saw a part-time job listing for a direct care position on weekday mornings […]

Staff Spotlight: Dave

Meet Dave! Much has contributed to the calling on his life to serve at David’s House. As a child, Dave contracted polio and was left paralyzed from the neck down, needing life support in order to breathe. He spent his childhood using braces to walk normally. A very difficult few years with severe arthritis followed him into […]

Staff Spotlight: Drew

Meet Drew! If you’ve ever wondered who handles the marketing initiatives for David’s House—social media, email and SEO—Drew is the guy. A Lansing native, Drew moved to Grand Rapids to go to college. He recently graduated from Cornerstone University with a degree in Business Administration. He even lived in Nashville, TN for a while during […]

Staff Spotlight: Shane

Meet Shane! Shane began working at David’s House in 2003 as a House Parent in House One. He and his wife, Melany, were drawn to the position because it gave them an opportunity to work together and spend their days at home with their kids. A former Motor Carrier Officer for the Michigan State Police, […]