Leading and Learning with David Spell

David addresses the important issue of keeping our churches safe. This has become necessary    and many houses of worship have created teams to protect their members and services. David regularly consults with leaders as to what is best for their situation. It is so important that each team and team member be equipped for success. Resource Highlight- The Zombie Terror War Series David and Annie ar...

David finishes his tongue-in-cheek look at the things we can learn when working for a bad boss. We have all had those experiences. The reality is that some of the best leadership lessons come from people who have no business leading others! Resource Highlight - Leading into the 21st Century...and Beyond! 2.0 David and Annie are serving the Lord throughout the world, training leaders and helping bu...

David discusses how some of the most powerful and lasting leadership lessons we learn actually come from bad leaders. At some point or other, we have all had a difficult boss. What can we learn from that experience that will help us become better leaders today? Resource Highlight - Leading into the 21st Century...and Beyond! 2.0 David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, South America, India,...

David discusses the important role that middle managers play in every organization. While not the most glamorous role in the company, middle managers have the potential to influence the organization, church, or business for years to come. David provides three practical tips to help every middle manager be more effective. Resource Highlight - Leading into the 21st Century...and Beyond! 2.0 David an...

Dr. David wraps up his series on the Gospels by providing some excellent insight into John's book on the life of Jesus. Which one of the Gospels is your favorite? Resource Highlight - Reflections on the Resurrection 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. Thanks so much! Show cred...

Dr. David continues his helpful series on understanding the Gospels. Each Gospel is unique and offers us something special. Luke is an amazing book! David examines Luke, the author, and the provides some excellent insight into understanding this Gospel. Resource Highlights- Peter and Paul in Acts New Testament Snapshots David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, South America, India, and Afri...

Dr. David continues his fascinating series on the Gospels. This episode will examine the Gospel of Mark. What can we really know about Mark, the man? David also provides several helpful keys to understanding the book more clearly. Resource Highlights - New Testament Snapshots Miracles in Mark David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, South America, India, and Africa. Would you consider joini...

Dr. David takes us behind the scenes and gives some excellent background on the author of the first book of the New Testament. After discussing the author, we then look at several of the distinctives of Matthew's Gospel. Resource Highlight - New Testament Snapshots David and Annie are serving the Lord around the world. Would you consider becoming a part of their team? Just click here to get i...

Dr. David starts a brand new series designed to help you get more out of reading your Bible! Every Christian wants to understand the Scriptures better. In this first episode, David provides some excellent background information on the four Gospels and deals with some of the most common questions that people have. Resource Highlight - Peter and Paul in Acts David and Annie are serving the Lord in t...

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...