Leading and Learning with David Spell

David concludes this important subject on training the church safety team. He provides a total of fourteen training topics that should be incorporated into keeping our teams sharp. Remember, we don't rise to the occasion, we fall to our highest level of training! Resource Highlight- Running Towards the Abyss David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, South America, and India. Wou...

David continues his important discussion on church safety by addressing the need for the proper training of our teams. The right kind of training and equipping of our safety teams will provide them with the confidence to do their best job in protecting the flock. Training is not a one and done but an ongoing process. Resource Highlight- When the Stars Fell fro the Sky David and Annie are serving t...

In this episode, David takes you through the first important steps to building a safety team for your church. He provides several key areas that must be considered. Part of the process for setting ourselves and our teams up for success involves creating a job description for the team. David shares part of the description that he developed for the safety team in his own church. Resource Highlight-...

David starts a new series discussing the importance of protecting the church. A cursory look at the news shows that attacks on churches and synagogues is at an all-time high. What can we do to ensure that our church family stays safe? Church Safety Resources Sheepdog Church Security Strategos International Resource Highlight- When the Future Ended David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Af...

David discusses questions that have come in on the process of becoming an author. He provides several practical insights to help you get started on the journey. Feel free to reach out if you have a question to david@davidspell.com. Resource Highlights - Street Cop and Street Cop II: Reloaded David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, South America, and India. Would you consider joinin...

David wraps up this important discussion on finding peace. Most of us would readily admit that peace can often be illusive in a world in which fear, worry, anger, and depression often reign supreme. Jesus promised his followers, however, the peace that only he can give. David provides several important tips to help us in our search for God's peace. Resource Highlight- New Testament Snapshots...

We live in a time when fear, worry and anxiety are the controlling emotions for so many people. The good news is that God wants us to experience the peace that only he can give. Dr. David provides several practical tips to help you find the peace that you are longing for! Resource Highlight - Miracles in Mark  book Miracles in Mark Video Course David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Afric...

Dr. David wraps up this three-part series with a practical discussion on the power of Christian community. Early in Genesis, God said, "It's not good for man to be alone." That has not changed. We are all created to live in connection and community. Resource Highlight - Reflections on the Resurrection David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and South America....

Dr. David continues exploring ways that we can get on-track and stay on-track in the coming year in the area of our spiritual life. This episode focuses on prayer and David provides five very practical tips to help us become more consistent in that area. 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 j...

As 2021 draws to a close, Dr. David gives us some practical advice to help us grow spiritually as we move into the new year. No one wants to remain the same. As followers of Christ we should all want to be continually growing in our faith. In in this episode, David provides us with several keys to developing a Bible reading plan that will carry us through the year. Resource Highlights- Miracles in...

Dr. David provides the historical background for why the star is still the most popular topper for our Christmas trees and what the star actually signifies. Resource Highlights - New Testament Snapshots Article - Why is There a Star on My Christmas Tree? 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 i...

The holiday season is, sadly, one of the most difficult time of the year for so many people. Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years can often be triggers for depression and anxiety. Dr. David provides some practical steps that one can take to avoid having a blue Christmas! Article on Seasonal Affective Disorder Resource Highlight- David's Resource Page David and Annie are serving the Lord in...

Dr. David continues to explore what it takes to make an idea, a dream, or a goal reality in our lives. He provides practical, concrete steps to help us move from having a great idea to moving forward and bringing it to pass! Resource Highlight - The Zombie Terror War Series David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, South America, and India. Would you consider joining their team? Just...

Dr. David explores what it takes to make an idea, a dream, or a goal reality in our lives. He provides practical concrete steps to help us move from having a great idea to moving forward and bringing it to pass. Resource Highlights - Reflections on the Resurrection The War of Art - Stephen Pressfield Annie and David are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, South America, and India. Would you consid...

David discusses the power of vision in the life of a leader. It has been said that, "Leaders see what others do not." What is it that these leaders see? David offers a glimpse into several areas in which we all need to improve our vision. Resource Highlight- Leading into the 21st Century...and Beyond! 2.0 David and Annie are serving the Lord and God's people in the US, Africa, South...

Dr. David takes us inside the Gospel of John and deals with four areas that are often overlooked in the study of this fascinating book! John's story of Jesus is an incredible portrait and David points outs several things that will make our reading of the text even richer. Resource Highlight - New Testament Snapshots David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, South America, and In...

The Apostle Paul is credited with writing 13 of the 27 books in the New Testament. His role in the development and spread of Christianity cannot be underestimated. Dr. David wraps up this powerful series that has provided a deeper understanding of Paul and his incredible contribution to our faith. Resource Highlight - Peter and Paul in Acts David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, I...

The Apostle Paul is credited with writing 13 of the 27 books in the New Testament. His role in the development and spread of Christianity cannot be underestimated. Dr. David continues this fascinating series to help us better understand Paul and his incredible contribution to our faith. Resource Highlight - Peter and Paul in Acts David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and S...

The Apostle Paul is credited with writing 13 of the 27 books in the New Testament. His role in the development and spread of Christianity cannot be underestimated. Dr. David continues this fascinating series to help us better understand Paul and his incredible contribution to our faith. Resource Highlight - Peter and Paul in Acts David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and S...

The Apostle Paul is credited with writing 13 of the 27 books in the New Testament. His role in the development and spread of Christianity cannot be underestimated. Dr. David starts a new series to help us better understand Paul and his incredible contribution to our faith. Resource Highlight - Peter and Paul in Acts David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and South America....

Building a great team is one of the things that defines great leadership. David concludes this series by discussing the formula that he has developed to put the right team together to get the most done, and having a good time in the process! Resource Highlight- Between Destiny and Duty: A Chuck McCain Novel- Book Two David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, South America, and India....

Dr. David discusses why great teams are important to the health of any organization. He provides an excellent formula for the leader to use in putting a team together. David has built numerous great teams over the years using this formula and it will work for you, as well! Resource Highlight- Street Cop II: Reloaded David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and South America....

Each branch of the military uses some variation of the Five-Paragraph Order to plan their missions. David discusses the five elements that are involved and shows how they can be used to plan our lives, businesses, as well as making needed changes as they arise. Resource Highlight - Street Cop David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and South America. Would you consider joini...

David explores the fascinating world of publishing. Which route is best for you? He discusses the pros and cons of traditional, hybrid, and self-publishing. This is a must-listen episode if you've ever wondered how you can get your manuscript published! Resource Highlights - Between Destiny and Duty Peter and Paul in Acts Miracles in Mark Street Cop Street Cop II; Reloaded David and Annie are...

Dr. David wraps up his exploration of an often over-looked aspect of leadership development. The heart/attitude/emotional disposition of a leader must be considered if they are going to be effective in leading others. David takes us through the Beatitudes to help us get a bigger picture for what our leadership should look like. Resource Highlights - Leading into the 21st Century...and Beyond! 2.0...