Leading and Learning with David Spell

Where do you begin to creating a safety ministry in your church? David provides some great thoughts on how to get started. It can be a daunting task to even know where to start but David breaks it down into several easy steps. Church Security Websites Sheepdog Church Security Strategos International Resource Highlight- The Darkest Part of the Night David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, S...

David starts a new series on the importance of protecting our houses of worship. Almost weekly, we hear news stories of violence, robberies, thefts, and other criminal acts being focused at churches. What can we do to make sure our churches are safe? Resource Highlight- When the Future Ended David and Annie are serving the Lord in the United States, South America, and India. Would you consider joi...

David wraps up the series on small groups by discussing how to lead for the long haul. It is not enough to be able to just get a group of people together for one or two meetings. How do you create the right atmosphere and build community so that people will want to come back every week? Resource Highlight- Miracles in Mark Miracles in Mark Video Course David and Annie are serving the Lord in the U...

David continues his fascinating discussion of small groups in the local church. This week, we look at the requirements for leading a group. You might be surprised at the prerequisites that David lays out. Resource Highlight- WikiChurch- Making Discipleship Engaging, Empowering, and Viral by Steve Murrell David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, South America, and India. Would you consider j...

Last week, David discussed why every church needs a small groups program. Today, he gives us ten keys to running a successful connect group meeting. These practical tips can be applied in every church setting and will help you be a more effect small group leader. Resource Highlight- New Testament Snapshots David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, South America, and India. Would you consider...

Does your church have a small groups program? David discusses several reasons for why connect groups are so important for every church. Resources Highlight- Leading into the 21st Century...and Beyond! 2.0 David and Annie are serving the Lord in the United States, South America, and India. Would you consider joining their team? Just click here to get involved. Thanks so much!  Show credits: Opening...

David answers several questions that have come in about how to write a book. So many people feel that they have a book inside them but don't know how to get started. David gives some very practical advice to point the aspiring author in the right direction. Resource Highlight- When the Future Ended David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, South America, and India. Would you consider jo...

David discusses four important steps in helping us discover God's Will for our lives. Resource Highlight- Reflections on the Resurrection David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, South America, and India. Would you consider joining their team? Just click here to get involved. Thanks so much! Show credits: Opening music- Beach Bum Kevin MacLeod ( incompetech.com ) Licensed under Creativ...

David finishes up the mini-series about the leadership tools that the Apostle Paul used. In this episode, it is all about communication. As we will see, Paul was a consummate communicator. Leader, how are your communication skills? Resource Highlight- Peter and Paul in Acts David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, South America, and India. Would you consider joining their team and working w...

David continues the discussion of Paul as a leader. What was it that made the apostle so successful? What were some of the things that he did that allowed him to bring Christianity to the entire Roman Empire? Resource Highlight- New Testament Snapshots David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, South America, and India. Would you consider joining their team? Click here to get involved. Thanks...

The Apostle Paul is one of the greatest leaders in all of history. In this episode, David explores how Paul was able to accomplish as much as he did in his thirty-year ministry. Resource Highlight- Peter and Paul in Acts David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, South America, and India. Would you consider joining their team? Just click here to get involved. Thanks so much! Show credits: Ope...

In this episode, David shares an excerpt from his newest book. If you haven't checked out any of his previous novels, what are you waiting for? Where the Vultures Gather is the final novel in the Zombie Terror War Series. The basic storyline for the series is that terrorists have developed a vicious bio-terror weapon that they managed to deploy in America. A group of law enforcement and milit...

David concludes his series on why we need strong leaders in every area of society. Weak leaders seldom develop other leaders. Strong leaders, however, are secure enough to help those around them develop their own leadership gift. David gives several practical keys on how we can do this better! Resource Highlight- Miracles in Mark David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, South America, and I...

David continues his discussion on why strong leaders are needed more than ever. In every arena of society, we need leaders who are not afraid to lead! Resource Highlights- New Testament Snapshots DeRailed David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, South America, and India. Would you consider joining their team? Just click here to get involved. Thanks so much! Show credits: Opening music- Beac...

David discusses why strong leaders are needed more than ever. In every arena of society, we need leaders who are not afraid to lead! Resource Highlight- Leading into the 21st Century...and Beyond! 2.0 David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, South America, and India. Would you consider joining their team? Just click here to get involved. Thanks so much! Show credits: Opening music- Beach Bu...

David continues to explore the Gospels, digging out some powerful truths on leadership. In this episode we will deal with three important principles from John's Gospel. Resource Highlight - Reflections on the Resurrection David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, South America, and India. Would you consider joining their team? Together we can make such a difference. Just click here to g...

David continues his discussion of leadership from the Gospels. In Part Two of his look into Luke's Gospel, we will examine three more important components of leadership modeled by Jesus. Resource Highlight- Peter and Paul in Acts David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, South America, and India. Would you consider joining their team? Just click here to get involved. Thanks so much! Sho...

Dr. Luke highlights a number of important leadership principles in the life of Jesus. Luke was one of the most educated and insightful writers in the New Testament. David discusses some of these important lessons in this episode. Resource Highlight - The Charismatic Theology of St. Luke David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, South America, and India. Would you consider supporting their wo...

David continues looking at leadership principles from the life of Jesus. The Gospels contain some incredible insights in regards to leadership. Jesus had a practical style that we would all do well to imitate. Resource Highlight - Miracles in Mark David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, South America, and India. Would you consider joining their team? Just click here to get involved. Thanks...

David provides some valuable insights on leadership from the ministry of Jesus. In this issue, he discusses the choosing of his disciples. Why did Jesus pick the people that he picked? Resource Highlights - New Testament Snapshots David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, South America and India. Would you consider joining their team? Just click here to get involved. Thanks so much! Show cre...

David takes us through several more leadership principles from Matthew's Gospel. Jesus has a lot to say about leadership and we would be wise to listen to Him! David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, South America, and India. Would you consider joining their team? Just click here to get involved. Thanks so much! Resource Highlights- Miracles in Mark Miracles in Mark Video Course Show...

Dr. David continues to pull leadership lessons from the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus had so much to say to leaders and the Sermon on the Mount is full of rich insights. Resource Highlight- Leading into the 21st Century...and Beyond! 2.0 David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, South America, and India. Would you consider joining their team? Just click here to get involved. Thanks so much! Sho...

Dr. Dave starts a series exploring leadership principles found within the Gospels. Today, we work through the Beatitudes, looking at them through the lens of a leader. How can we apply these incredible ideas in our job or ministry? Resource Highlight- The Message of the Sermon on the Mount - John R. W. Stott David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, South America, and India. Would you consid...

David takes a look at the encounter between Jesus and Pontius Pilate. Pilate's famous question, "What is Truth?" is one that people still wrestle it. Is there an ultimate truth? And if there is what does that mean for me? For the world? Resource Highlights- New Testament Snapshots Reflections on the Resurrection David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, South America, and Indi...

David has been involved in missionary work all over the world since 1980. He and his wife lived in West Africa for almost a year and in Brazil for five years. He has also made many trips to other countries to preach, teach, and to lead short-term teams. God has called every Christian to be a part of taking God's message around the world. What does this look like? David shares several views of...