Reverend Dr. David Summers (’88) Retires After 30 Years as UMC Pastor
The following is an excerpt from the Sun City West Independent article “Sun City Pastor to Retire in June” by Caryl Jo Dagro, published on May 14, 2024. Click here to read the full article.
“Lakeview United Methodist Church Senior Pastor David (Dave) Summers officially begins his retirement June 23, when he will give his last sermon after more than 30 years of serving in United Methodist churches in Massachusetts, California and Arizona.
“It’s been a joy and privilege to be a United Methodist pastor and now to be able to serve with the people of Lakeview … my wife and I will miss this church dearly,” said Summers.
In his four years at Lakeview, there are several areas of ministry that have felt important to him. Participating in the I-HELP (Interfaith Homelesss Emergency Lodging Program), Lakeview feeds and houses the homeless Friday and Saturday nights and have seen many “graduate” to self-sufficiency. Strengthening welcoming and connections ministry has encouraged many new visitors to the church and to the online worship ministry, that assists people to build relationships and connections with Lakeview.”