Pastor David Burman, Jr. is lead pastor of First Baptist of Elyria, where he has served since 2021. He was not new to First Baptist, as he served as the youth pastor there from 1999-2011. During those 12 years, he was able to see many of his teens go into full-time ministry. In 2011, God called him to serve as the pastor of First Baptist of Niles, Ohio for the next 9 1/2 years. It was at that time God led the church through a major renovation and building addition.
Returning to Elyria has given Pastor Dave the opportunity to serve alongside some of his former young people, see others return to walk with the Lord, and be used as the Lord continues to mold and shape the ministry at First Baptist. He is passionate about reaching the lost in the community, is a strong proponent of discipling members of the church, and training leadership for ministry within the church.
Dave and his wife, Jen met at Faith Baptist Bible College in Ankeny, Iowa. They have three children—two married sons and a daughter, who is a senior in high school.