David Kemp
Administrative Bishop
Bishop David and Sister Sonja Kemp began their ministry in Michigan in August 2025. They bring with them a wealth of experience, leadership, and a deep passion for serving the Church of God. Bishop Kemp previously served as a highly successful pastor in Fort Mill, South Carolina, before transitioning to the South Carolina State Office as the Evangelism and Ministries Director.
In 2018, the Kemps were appointed to the North Central Region (NCR), where Bishop Kemp served as Administrative Bishop and Sister Sonja led in Women’s Ministries. During their time in the NCR, they faithfully ministered to Church of God congregations across North Dakota, South Dakota, and Montana. In 2022, they accepted the call to Illinois to serve in the same roles of Administrative Bishop and Women's Ministry Director.
Most recently, on August 1, 2025, the Kemps arrived in Michigan to continue their service in these same roles—Bishop David Kemp as the State Administrative Bishop and Sister Sonja Kemp as the Women's Ministry Director. Their leadership reflects a deep commitment to leadership, mentorship, spiritual growth, community development, and kingdom impact.
In 2018, the Kemps were appointed to the North Central Region (NCR), where Bishop Kemp served as Administrative Bishop and Sister Sonja led in Women’s Ministries. During their time in the NCR, they faithfully ministered to Church of God congregations across North Dakota, South Dakota, and Montana. In 2022, they accepted the call to Illinois to serve in the same roles of Administrative Bishop and Women's Ministry Director.
Most recently, on August 1, 2025, the Kemps arrived in Michigan to continue their service in these same roles—Bishop David Kemp as the State Administrative Bishop and Sister Sonja Kemp as the Women's Ministry Director. Their leadership reflects a deep commitment to leadership, mentorship, spiritual growth, community development, and kingdom impact.
Erich D. Lacks
Youth and Discipleship Director
Erich has been married to his wife, Emily, since June 18, 2005. Erich and Emily have two sons, Jeremiah and Raymond. They have been in full time ministry since February 2008, having served as Student Pastor for nearly ten years and Lead Pastor for seven years in Tennessee and North Dakota. Prior to coming to Michigan, the Lacks served as the Youth and Discipleship Director and Girl's Ministry Coordinator for the North Central Region (NCR).
Erich is passionate about seeing this generation (or generations Z and Alpha) experience the power of God, presence of God, call of God, and authentic revival.
Erich and Emily are deeply passionate to see the students and young adults of Michigan experience the power of God, answer the call of God, and for students to experience all God has for them. God's hand is on this generation!
Erich's life verse is Zechariah 4:6, "“This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel:
‘Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,’
Says the LORD of hosts."
Erich is passionate about seeing this generation (or generations Z and Alpha) experience the power of God, presence of God, call of God, and authentic revival.
Erich and Emily are deeply passionate to see the students and young adults of Michigan experience the power of God, answer the call of God, and for students to experience all God has for them. God's hand is on this generation!
Erich's life verse is Zechariah 4:6, "“This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel:
‘Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,’
Says the LORD of hosts."
Ron and Robin Schubert
Evangelism and Church Revitalization
Ron and Robin Schubert have been doing ministry in Michigan for... well, let's just say a really long time! They started out working with teenagers (brave souls), and now they're the lead pastors at LifePointe Church of God in Belleville.
Ron doesn't just pastor alongside his amazing wife Robin, he's also got his hands in a bunch of other leadership stuff with the Church of God in Michigan. His fellow pastors thought he was doing such a great job that they elected him to the Michigan Church of God State Council. Then in fall 2024, he took on the role of Evangelism Director for the Church of God in Michigan (because apparently he had some free time?).
In this role, Ron and the Evangelism Board keep things exciting with Pastor Connect weekends, Resurgence events, REACH Michigan, sports evangelism, and revival services all over the state. It's basically non-stop kingdom work.
Ron's known for his creative ministry approach and training, not just here in Michigan, but across the country and even around the world. But here's the real deal: The Schubert's say they are the ones who hit the jackpot because they get to serve in these roles and are blessed to work alongside such an incredible team of leaders and churches across Michigan.
Ron doesn't just pastor alongside his amazing wife Robin, he's also got his hands in a bunch of other leadership stuff with the Church of God in Michigan. His fellow pastors thought he was doing such a great job that they elected him to the Michigan Church of God State Council. Then in fall 2024, he took on the role of Evangelism Director for the Church of God in Michigan (because apparently he had some free time?).
In this role, Ron and the Evangelism Board keep things exciting with Pastor Connect weekends, Resurgence events, REACH Michigan, sports evangelism, and revival services all over the state. It's basically non-stop kingdom work.
Ron's known for his creative ministry approach and training, not just here in Michigan, but across the country and even around the world. But here's the real deal: The Schubert's say they are the ones who hit the jackpot because they get to serve in these roles and are blessed to work alongside such an incredible team of leaders and churches across Michigan.
Dr. Emily Lacks
Credentialing and Girl's Ministry
