Dr. David Downs, Pastor was called into the ministry as a young man, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Pastoral Ministry from William Jennings Bryan College, a Master of Theology degree in Pastoral Ministry and Church Leadership from Dallas Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Fuller Theological Seminary.

He and his wife Laurie have been married since 1980 and have 5 grown children.

Pastor Dave has been in the ministry now for over 45 years and has a passion for expository Bible preaching, witnessing daily to lost souls, and shepherding the flock of Christ. He was called to be the Senior Pastor of Berean Baptist Church on June 18, 2023.