On October 12, 2024, David Woolcock was ordained at the Sacramento Capital City church, an event made more significant because it coincided with the annual African American Convocation.
Woolcock’s spiritual path was nurtured from a young age, as he decided to follow Christ and be baptized at 13. His original plan was to become a nurse and attend medical school, but that shifted after receiving a call to ministry. This ultimately led him to enroll at Andrews University, where he completed his Master of Divinity.
Over the years, Pastor Woolcock has served in various roles, including urban youth evangelism, youth pastor, associate pastor, and pastor for NCC since 2019. His philosophy is rooted in sharing the gospel and inviting people to follow Jesus, and he believes in the transformative power of faith. John the Baptist’s declaration inspires his overall approach to ministry: “He must increase, but I must decrease.”
He shares his life with Dr. Marlin Duran, and together they have two children, David Jr., 13, and Joy, 7.
Featured in Northern Lights, October 24, 2024
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