Leading and Learning with David Spell

Dr. David starts a new series exploring the Christmas story in each of the four Gospels. Today, we dig into the first two chapters of Matthew! Resource Highlight- A Violation of Conscience David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and beyond. Would you consider joining their team? Just click here to get involved. Thanks so much! Show credits: Opening music- Beach Bum Kevin Mac...

We hope you enjoy as David reads a section of his latest novel, A Violation of Conscience . This is Book Four in the Exciting Chuck McCain Series . This is a fast-paced read that will keep you turning the page! 

Dr. David wraps up this exciting series on understanding and developing spiritual gifts in our lives. While this topic has often been viewed as controversial, David takes us into the Scriptures to see what God's Word says about this important subject. Resource Highlight- The Beginner's Guide to Spiritual Gifts - Sam Storms Reflections on the Resurrection David and Annie are serving the L...

Dr. David continues his exciting series on understanding and developing spiritual gifts in our lives. While this topic has often been viewed as controversial, David takes us into the Scriptures to see what God's Word says about this important subject. Resource Highlight- Reflections on the Resurrection David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, India, Africa, and beyond. Would you consid...

Dr. David continues his exciting series on understanding and developing spiritual gifts in our lives. While this topic has often been viewed as controversial, David takes us into the Scriptures to see what God's Word says about this important subject. Resource Highlight- New Testament Snapshots David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, India, Africa, and beyond. Would you consider joini...

Dr. David starts an exciting series on understanding and developing spiritual gifts in our lives. While this topic has often been viewed as controversial, David takes us into the Scriptures to see what God's Word says about this important subject. Resource Highlight- Peter and Paul in Acts David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, India, Africa, and beyond. Would you consider joining th...

How can we change the way that we think? What is the secret to breaking destructive and toxic thought patterns? Dr. David provides a number of practical things that we can do to renew our minds and start thinking differently. Resource Highlight- Actionable Intelligence David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and beyond. Would you consider joining their team? Just click here...

What are some of the elements of a great story? We all know when they are present in a great novel or movie. When they are missing, we know something was lacking but might not be able to put our fingers on it. David wraps up this two-part series with some great insights from his own writing process. Maybe his tips will inspire to write your own great novel! Resource Highlight- Between Destiny and...

What are some of the elements of a great story? We all know when they are present in a great novel or movie. When they are missing, we know something was lacking but might not be able to put our fingers on it. David gives us some great insights from his own writing process. Maybe his tips will inspire to write your own great novel! Resource Highlight- Storm Clouds Rising David and Annie are servin...

Jesus was easily the greatest leader in history. How did he develop other leaders to continue his work after he was gone? Dr. David explores three ways in which Jesus developed his followers into leaders who changed the world. Resource Highlight - New Testament Snapshots David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and beyond. Would you consider joining their team? Just click her...

Dr. David wraps up this interesting and practical two-part series on kingdom leadership. What is it that makes leading in the Kingdom so different? Can Kingdom leadership translate into the marketplace? Dr. David explores these questions as he provides the last two characteristics of leading God's way. Resource Highlight- Peter and Paul in Acts David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US,...

What is the difference between Kingdom leadership and secular leadership? The Bible provides excellent leadership principles but they are often at odds with what the world might teach us about leading others. If we are followers of Christ, let's make sure that we are leading according to the guidelines of God's Kingdom. Dr. David provides several excellent tips to help us to just that! R...

There has never been a greater attack on the truth. In this episode, Dr. David describes four important doctrinal truths that all Christians believe. More than ever, as followers of Christ, we need to be Biblically literate and doctrinally sound. If we don't know the truth, how can we ever share it with others? Resource Highlight- Peter and Paul in Acts David and Annie are serving the Lord in...

Getting promoted at work is a very satisfying accomplishment. How can you go higher in your career? What can you do to put yourself in a position to move into that next management position? Dr. David provides four practical tips that will help you be prepared when that opportunity comes. Resource Highlight - Leading into the 21st Century...and Beyond! 2.0 David and Annie are serving the Lord in th...

Ezra and Nehemiah are two gold mines for leadership principles in the Old Testament. In this episode, Dr. David explores three important ideas that shaped Ezra as an important leader in the Bible. Resource Highlights - Miracles in Mark book Miracles in Mark Video Course David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and beyond. Would you consider joining their team? Just click here...

In this episode, David discusses the value of on-going training and development opportunities for our employees and teams at work and even in our churches or other non-profit organizations. This is an important subject whether you have five employees or five hundred. Are you providing opportunities for them to develop their skills and learn new ones? If not, it is much more likely that they will g...

Dr. David wraps up this two-part series by discussing five of the most important components for a Christian worldview. Use these five things to evaluate your own values, ideology, and mindset. As followers of Jesus, let's get back to cultivating a worldview that honors God and lines up with the Scriptures. Resource Highlight - New Testament Snapshots David and Annie are serving the Lord in th...

How do you define this idea of "worldview?" Do you know what yours is? Is it even important to understand how we view the world around us? Dr. David introduces and explores this important topic in today's episode. Resource Highlight- Reflections on the Resurrection David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and beyond. Would you consider joining their team? Just...

In this episode, David shares a chapter from his popular book, Street Cop. This volume contains a number of exciting, true stories from his long law enforcement career. No matter what you hear on the news, the men and and women in blue are the thin blue line that protect our society from the predators who are hiding in the shadows. Resource Highlights - Street Cop Street Cop II: Reloaded David and...

Does your church have a plan for developing leaders? Mac Lake's book provides a clear and systematic way for churches to raise up new leaders from within. Dr. David explains why this is such a practical book and how his own church has used it to train leaders. Don't leave leadership development to chance! Use Leading Others to create a system that will work for you! Resource Highlights -...

Dr. David wraps up this important series on the Apostle Paul with an episode focusing on Paul as a communicator. One of the most important leadership skills for every leader is an ability to communicate well. The apostle was a brilliant communicator and we will explore how we can develop this skillset in our lives. Resource Highlights - Peter and Paul in Acts New Testament Snapshots David and Anni...

Dr. David continues his exciting and helpful study on the Apostle Paul. Paul was one of the most influential leaders in history and there is much that we can still learn from him today. Resource Highlight - Peter and Paul in Acts David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and South America. Would you consider joining their team? Just click here to get involved. Thanks so much!...

Dr. David starts a fascinating series on one of the most influential leaders in history. There is so much that we can learn from the Apostle Paul's life and ministry. These principles have stood the test of time and will still benefit us today. Resource Highlight- Peter and Paul in Acts David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and South America. Would you consider joinin...

Dr. David discusses a few of the reasons that people never get started in living the life that they want. This material is adapted from one of Pastor Rick Warren's devotionals on "Procrastination." Have a listen and see if you can relate to any of these five reasons. Resource Highlights - When the Future Ended Rick Warren's Daily Devotional  David and Annie are serving the Lord...

Dr. David wraps up this important series on starting small groups. Today's episode is packed with seven powerful tips to help you get started in creating a successful connect group program in your church. Resource Highlights - Miracles in Mark - book Miracles in Mark Video Course David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and South America. Would you consider joining their...