Grandville Baptist Church
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Glorify - Build - Care
Senior Pastor
Contact Information
Phone (616) 534-8681
 
FULL NAME
David George Crompton
 
BORN WHEN & WHERE
A 'few' years ago on February 14, in Camden NJ (ok... it was a lot of years ago).  I grew up in South Jersey, outside of Philadelphia.
 
FAMILY STATS:
I was married to 'my joy' (Giamia), Lin, on August 9, 1980We have four daughters.  Kara is teaching on Long Island and Katie is a teacher outside of Trenton, New Jersey.  JoAnna is married and lives in Grandville and Josie is in High School.  
 
HOW I MET MY WIFE:
At Baptist Bible College, Pa., hanging an "engagement" banner.
 
HOW I BECAME A CHRISTIAN
In February of 1970 I heard a ventriloquist preach the Gospel in our church in Cherry Hill, NJ.  At the conclusion of the service I placed my exclusive faith and trust in Jesus Christ. 
 
FAVORITE SONG
'Victory in Jesus'
 
BOOK OF THE BIBLE
Philippians
 
VERSE(S):
Galatians 2:20 NOT I, BUT CHRIST
 
WHEN I HAVE MY DEVOTIONS
Morning
 
FOOD
Lin's homemade soup; chicken cordon-bleu; homemade chocolate chip cookies
 
HOW I SPEND MY FREE TIME
Hang out with family, talk with daughters on the phone, write Christmas story for my girls, write in my diary, woodwork, check out Eagles and Phillies websites, and plan family vacations.  
 
FAVORITE TV SHOW(S)
Sports (Go Eagles and Phillies) and Biggest Loser
 
FAVORITE PLACE IN THE U.S.
Wherever my family is; Colorado, Narrows River in Zion National Park or any National Park.   
 
IF I WEREN'T A PASTOR, MY DREAM JOB WOULD BE:
Be a sports writer for...yes, you got it, for the Philadelphia Eagles.  But there is nothing else I can do.  I must be a pastor.  I cannot be happy doing anything else.   
 
I WOULD LIKE TO SAY TO GBC:
Thank you for the privilege to serve you.  May we together make a difference for God to His glory, for eternity.
 
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