Leading and Learning with David Spell

This is the time of the year when so many people are making fitness goals for the upcoming year! What do you want to achieve in the area of your health over the next twelve months? David shares five important keys for accomplishing your fitness goals in 2021. Resource Highligh t- Street Cop Would you consider a year end gift or even becoming a monthly supporter for Annie and I as we serve the Lord...

Every year, well-meaning Christians plan on spending more time in reading and studying their Bibles. Without a plan, though, many Bibles end up gathering dust through the year. Dr. David provides five helpful tips for reading your Bible and staying on track throughout the year. Resource Highlights- Miracles in Mark Miracles in Mark Video Course One Year Bible NIV One Year Bible NLT David and Annie...

David talks about the importance of writing down our goals as we move into a new year. 2020 haw been challenging for all of us but that is no reason why we cannot set ourselves up for success in 2021! Resource Highlight - Street Cop The War of Art David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, South America, India, and Africa. Would you consider joining their team? Just click here to get involved...

David continues the discussion on goal-setting as we move towards 2021. Setting goals during a global pandemic looks different than it would during a normal year. At the same time, we want to set ourselves up for success and not take backward steps in our personal and professional lives. David gives some great advice to help us think through this important topic! Resource Highlight - Leading into...

This is the time of year when we love to start planning for the next twelve months. At the same time, 2020 has been more than a little challenging! David shares candidly about some of his own struggles from the past year and how we can begin to prepare for 2021. Resource Highlight- Leading into the 21st Century...and Beyond! 2.0 David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, South America, India,...

In this year of upheaval, Dr. David wraps up his important series on why every church needs to have a thriving small groups ministry. Churches that build deep relationships among their members are probably the only ones that will overcome these difficult days of uncertainty. Resource Highlight- New Testament Snapshots David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, South America, India, and beyond...

In this year of upheaval, Dr. David starts continues his important series on why every church needs to have a thriving small groups ministry. Churches that build deep relationships among their members are probably the only ones that will overcome these difficult days of uncertainty. Resource Highlight- New Testament Snapshots David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, South America, India, an...

In this year of upheaval, Dr. David starts an important series on why every church needs to have a thriving small groups ministry. Churches that build deep relationships among their members are probably the only ones that will overcome these difficult days of uncertainty. Resource Highlight - Leading into the 21st Century...and Beyond! 2.0 WikiChurch David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US,...

Dr. David wraps up this important series on worldview by exploring how to use God's Word to understand one of the important issues of our day. Resource Highlights : Miracles in Mark Miracles in Mark Video Course David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, South America, India, and beyond. Would you consider joining their team? Just click here to get involved. Thanks so much! Show credits:...

Dr. David continues to work through the importance of developing a Biblical and Christian worldview. In this episode, we will examine some of the most important components every Christian should consider when creating their worldview. Resource Highlight - New Testament Snapshots Reflections on the Resurrection David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, South America, India, and beyond. Would...

What is a worldview and why is it important? The fact of the matter is that we all have a worldview but what has shaped yours? Sadly, many Christians have allowed the world to shape their worldview. David discusses why it is important that Christ followers not allow the world to define what our values should be. Resource Highlight- Reflections on the Resurrection Article- Barna: We’re Experiencing...

In this episode David tackles an article by George Barna that predicts a new reformation in the American Church. Sadly, Barna is not talking about the same kind of reformation that Martin Luther initiated. This reformation "is one where Americans are redefining biblical beliefs according to secular values. Link to Article Resource Highlight- Storm Clouds Rising David and Annie are serving the...

David discusses several positive trends that the church is experiencing in 2020. While many might point to the difficulties that churches are dealing with during the Covid-19 crisis, the local church is still the hope for the world. In this episode, we look at how the Church can continue to grow and impact lives for the Kingdom of God. Resource Highlights- Storm Clouds Rising Article- Minimal Chur...

David takes a look at several important issues that are affecting many churches during 2020. This has been a crazy year for every one. What are some of the areas in which Covid has impacted the way we do church. Part of the discussion is pulled from this fascinating article from the Barna Group. Resource Highlight- Storm Clouds Rising David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, India, South Am...

David shares an exciting excerpt from his newest novel, Storm Clouds Rising ! Make sure you click on the link to check the book out. It is available as both an ebook and as a paperback. Enjoy! David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, India, South America, and beyond. Would you consider joining their team? Just click here to get involved. Thanks so much! Show credits: Opening music- Beach Bu...

David provides three important questions to help you discover purpose and meaning for your life! Resource Highlights- Master of One - Jordan Raynor Called to Create - Jordan Raynor Spiritual Gift Assessment David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, India, South America and beyond. Would you consider joining their team? Just click here to get involved. Thanks so much! Show credits: Opening mu...

David concludes this helpful series on how to unlock God's plans and purposes for our lives. If you have ever struggled with trying to find your purpose or where you fit into God's plan, make sure you listen to all three episodes! Resource Highlight- Where the Vultures Gather David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, South America, and India. Would you consider joining their team?...

David continues his discussion on how to unlock our destiny. The year 2020 has not been kind to us, but God still has a plan and purpose for our lives. David provides several keys that will help us stay on track as we follow God and fulfill his purposes. Resource Highlight- Climbing Out of the Ruins David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, India, South America, and beyond. Would you conside...

Dr. David starts an exciting new series on unlocking our destiny. So many people, including some Christians, live with no sense of direction or purpose. This is not what God intended. We can begin to understand how to live with a sense of destiny, understanding that God has a purpose for each of our lives! Resource Highlights- Running Towards the Abyss Cold-Case Christianity: A Homicide Detective...

David shares an excerpt from his upcoming novel. If you enjoy fast-pace, action-filled stories with great characters, you are going to love Storm Clouds Rising . It should be coming out in just a few weeks. Stay tuned for more details! Resource Highlight- When the Stars Fell From the Sky Show credits: Opening music- Beach Bum Kevin MacLeod ( incompetech.com ) Licensed under Creative Commons: By At...

The year 2020 has brought changes in every arena of our lives. This includes the area of church security. David shares several thoughts that church leaders need to consider during these challenging times. If you have any questions about creating a safety and security team for your church please feel free to reach out to us at david@davidspell.com. Resource Highlight- The Darkest Part of the Night...

Money is such an integral part of our lives. At the same time, financial problems create marital stress and can be a leading cause of anxiety and depression. Dr. David shares several thoughts to guide us towards financial health. Resource Highlights - The Legacy Journey - Dave Ramsey When the Future Ended - David Spell David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, India, South America, and beyon...

Have you ever had trouble creating habits that you stick with? Maybe during this unsettled time in 2020 you have found yourself getting out of the rhythm of good habits you had created before the Corona virus showed up. In this episode, David gives us some practical advice to help us get back on track. Resource Highlights- Atomic Habits - James Clear Leading into the 21st Century...and Beyond! 2.0...

Dr. David wraps up this series on leadership. We have looked at how the fruit of the Holy Spirit should integrated into our leadership style and strategy. These qualities aren't just add-ons. They should define how we lead others. Resource Highlight- Peter and Paul in Acts David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, India, and in South America. Would you consider joining their team? Just...

Dr. David continues this series on applying the fruit of the Holy Spirit into the context of our leadership situations. While these fruits are important for every Christian, for those of us who are in a leadership position, these qualities should define how we lead. Resource Highlight- Reflections on the Resurrection David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, India, and South America. Would y...