Dave Ginter, a high school classmate. So Caring! He reached out across the ocean many times to check in with me to see how my husband his friend from high school was doing with his health. He took the time to write a few words that meant so much to myself and my husband. I could tell he was a very special human being. I send prayers to his family for peace and comfort.

I wandered in the Union Church of Guatemala, and when I listened to Dave Ginter, my spiritual relationship with GOD, changed forever!! I loved every word he said. He encouraged everyone to participate in fascinating discussion, (not sermons) He was a brilliant historian which encouraged everyone, because he always put God's word in the historical perspective which he mastered so well.LOL

March 2011, met him under GOD's plan in Faithful International Fellowship. He gave us series of sermons on Saturday, and I went to TBICKL several times if I missed any fellowship. He is a very nice and loving person. Thank GOD for created that memories to us, although just a short period but the knowledge he shared is amazing. - You will be missed, Pastor Dave.

i met him at Unión church Guatemala, where he became Pastor. He was really something different. He noticed my problems, he said we pray about but we olso do something about them. He was a Pastor , a friend a great blessing. Always will live in my heart.

We attended Bridge International for just a short while but always loved Pastor Dave's excellent, biblically grounded preaching. We will miss him for sure. Until we meet again in Heaven, Pastor. Much love. John & Georgina

I just heard and so deeply sad I have so many great memories conversations and love Dave. and I will miss him though I haven't seen in awhile ah he will live in my heart forever greatbig love to the family

Pastor Dave will always be remembered as a very jolly, down-to-earth, warm, affectionate, and spiritual person. He had a big heart for all people; and was a father, brother, friend, and mentor to everyone from little babies and toddlers to seniors. He loved God to the fullest and was committed to following God's call wherever that might lead him. - UCM Library Ministry

Will really forever miss Pastor Dave. He was such a real channel of God's love to me. He walked with me through very deep hurts and brought me closer to our Lord through these difficult periods. In all he did, it was so evident that he took his work as God's minister very seriously. His mentoring and care for me will always be in my heart. Thank you God for letting our paths cross.

I first met Dave at Boulevard Park Pres, he was a man who truely loved the Lord and a true man of God. He taught me the importance of spending time in God's word. I will always have fond memories of the road trips and the retreats we were on. He was truely one of my mentors in my youth and for that I am truely blessed. Dave truely followed the calling of the great commision.

We met eachother accidently, We became intimate friends...he is a person with lots of love and caring..he made changes in my taught, life and in my future too....still i remember his beautiful smile and funny talks..... The shininng light from his face and smile never fade away from our minds...... he will be with us allways ............. thank you my friend.... will remember u always....

P. Dave made such an impact on my life in such a short time. He will be greatly missed. His openness, nonjudgmental, optimism and hospitality were such a wonderful & unique combination. No question or doubt was too irreligious; he loved people where they were at and without ulterior motive. An exemplar teacher there are so many more things I would liked to have talked to him about.

I knew David as an intern at Boulevard Park Presbyterian's "Way Inn" in Seattle. A funny, lively man who loved to sing.
God's peace to his family and joyful memories to his friends around the world.

Thank you for setting up this remembrance site, because there is much to remember dear Pastor Dave for. What a blessing to many people's lives and we praise the Lord for all that he did in our midst on earth. He was a man of God, and for that we thank God.

When a group of us were hurting, Pastor Dave offered his services as counsellor, preacher and friend and took on an extra burden to see us through a dark passage. We will always be grateful for that and for his warm friendship and encouragement. He was positive, humorous and focussed but above all, he was kind. Someone to look forward to seeing again in Heaven! Garry Prior

In less than a day of arriving in KL I met Dave. He was helping a new friend navigate a lost passport and credit cards. He went with her to all the offices she needed to. How giving! I have enjoyed his sermons, always hearing something from Scripture I'd missed in the passed. Now we all have something to miss- him. He is singing and dancing with Jesus.

Pastor Dave was such a down to earth person! you could talk to him about anything and everything, and he never judged, he would only counsel with love and truth. His sermons most impacted my life, every Sunday he pushed me out of my comfort zone, challenging me to live a Christ like life! And he lived such a life! Thank you Dave! I shall see you in heaven!

We are grateful to the Lord and the Ginters for their love and thanks to Pastor Dave for being such a great teacher and model to our beggining as a family. We will always rember him singing this song so passionated: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8WK7-KTE3A&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Thank you Pastor Ginter!

Dave has been my friend and role-model since the 80's. Over the years he helped me see the difference between empty religous practices and the life-giving teachings of Jesus, that there is a Creator-God who is truly good and loving. One reason I am a teacher today is to try to help teens like Dave helped me. God bless you Dave, we will see you again. To his family, a great big loving hug.

I have learnt from Pastor Dave, he had a way of explaining even the most difficult questions you had, and some difficult passages of scripture. He was always a chat, phone call, or email away all the time and would attend to your need promptly. He was such a great shepherd and I am so grateful for all he did for TBIC during his time with us. He was a great friend, pastor and counsellor.

Benefited so much from Dave's clear teaching. He really cared and showed it in ways big (one-on-one counseling) and small (replying quickly and lovingly to texts). Never forget how strongly he insisted on starting the services at Bridge on time - "Get up there behind those drums right now or else!" I am so blessed to have been pastored by Dave Ginter, a truly good and admirable man.

The word Pastor doesnt begin to describe what he did for people. I will never forget the first time he showed me this verse of 1 John chapter 5: 13 I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life.
Enjoy eternal life Pastor Dave!!

Ron:

Dave was my youth pastor in the 80's, he was a selfless man that poured out his life out for others. Dave would often go without what he needed to give us anything he could. He would give to others until he had nothing left, that's the kind of man he was.

When we would walk through our most difficult and painful times, Dave was there to lift us up.

Pastor Dave was always there for my family. He supported us when my Dad got blinded in an accident. He also officiated both my brother's and my own wedding. I wish I could have spent more time with you Pastor Dave, I miss you and you will always be in our hearts. Thanks so much for everything.

Thank you pastor Ginter....

His sermons were animated it woke, funny, hits me in my heart, & stays with me to tide over to the coming weeks 'til it was his turn to give the message at worship service. His sermons were something you look forward to because they were full of truth, practical and were applicable to daily living. He was always open, ready to help, w/ warm smiles. You will be missed much Ptr Dave

Dave and Sheryl were such an integral part of my family's life that I was deeply saddened when they left Guatemala. Now I am saddened by Dave's passing but I know he is finally resting on God's shoulder. I will always treasure the lovely memories and I will strive to be an example like he was. I learned so much from Dave. I'll miss you.

Dave has been one of the most influential persons in my life, he lead by example and followed Jesus in such real, honest way... he was fun to be around, and at the same time a challange... i love him! i always will, always thankful for his life and ministry...i got to see his passion for people and for truth...

God used Pastor Dave to touch me and my family. There have been many Sundays we would get back into our vehicle and say"wow haven't never heard that scripture put that way". We consider ourselves Blessed by knowing Pastor Dave for we believe he was a man of God as well as a light used by God to share His message. May God continue to Bless Pastor Dave and his wife and the church.

"I'll see you again in the sweet by and by my brother"  -Sylvia

David Ginter changed and rocked my spiritual world. Having been confused all my life about my religious beliefs, he helped me understand and accept the fact the it was OK to "agree to be disagreeable" and that the most important thing was to have a relationship with GOD no matter which religion you chose to follow. This world will never be the same without him. He will be deeply missed.

Dave Ginter picked me up hitch hiking when I was 19, took me to live with him in Egypt and led me to Christ at 20. He became my father, my mentor and my closest friend for 21 years. He faithfully walked with me in my life teaching me about Gods love and grace. He was the greatest man I ever met. He was a wonderful person, husband, father, pastor, and friend. I am thankful for you Dave!

Pastor Dave, from when I remember was a really kind, loving, caring and wonderful person. We met him in 2011 and in bridge church, the first church we attended. He welcomed us so warmly and I never saw his smile turn into anger.I mean he was a really positive person. He helped us when we needed him and Me 'n my family know him as a friend,Pastor 'n our Teacher. We love n miss you P.David.

My wife and I lived in Guatemala from 2007 to 2009 and we felt so blessed and lucky to hear Pastor Dave speak each week at the Union Church. He always had a fire going for the Sunday evening service and made it an intimate and special time of the week to worship together. His Biblical knowledge was vast, and we always left service feeling enriched, uplifted, and closer to God.

Pastor Dave we will miss you. Thank You for all the encouragement, friendship, care and love to my family. You make us closer to Our God. Thank you so much and we will never forget you..from arnel-roda-ace-aiyana-aidan..We Love You... p.s.next time we will share together your favorite Crispy Pata.

'Dave' Ginter was a youth leader in the 1970's at the small old  church I attended as a youth in Fairview, Oregon. He was energetic, loved God and cared deeply for the youth. My brother remembers being on the farm with him and his parents. I remember his talks - one especially on not having idols in our lives. I saw him one more time in 1980 on top of Larch Mt.  -Sylvia Heyn-Smith