Leading and Learning with David Spell

Dr. David introduces this exciting book! Acts is such a fascinating look at the early church. Have you spent much time in Acts? David will provide some excellent background, along with introducing the main themes that Luke writes about. Resource Highlight - Peter and Paul in Acts David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, Asia, and South America. Would you consider joining their team?...

The Night that Wouldn't End- An EMP Thriller is David's newest release. This is a brand new series with brand new characters. Here is the description from the back of the book: "Disgraced former police officer Tyler Garrett only wanted one thing—to disappear. But when a devastating EMP and cyberattack bring the power grid crashing down, hiding is no longer an option. As society crum...

Dr. David challenges us as we move into a New Year about the importance of being willing to try new things. How many of us have stood outside, staring at the door that could lead to our destiny? What would it take for you to step through the doorway in 2026? Resource Highlights - The Night that Wouldn't End New Testament Snapshots David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India,...

Dr. David wraps up this three part series on this important subject. Your church safety team should be one of the most highly trained and professional teams in your church. If you need additional help, feel free to reach out to see how David can help you! Resource Highlight - T he Night that Wouldn't End David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and South America. Would y...

In the podcast, David said this was part three, but it's actually part two of this important subject. He identifies and discusses several other key components that every church safety team needs to be trained in. Resource Highlights - The Night that Wouldn't End Verbal Judo - George Thompson David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and South America. Would you consi...

It's not enough to just start a safety ministry at your church. Initial and ongoing training should be in place to develop the team. Good training provides confidence and is a great way to build team chemistry. David provides several areas that need to be a part of every church safety team's curriculum. Resource Highlight - No Way to Live David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, A...

Even in 2025, many church leaders and members question the need for a safety team in their congregation. Dr. David discusses a number a reasons why every church should have some kind of safety and security plan in place. Resource Highlight - A Time to Cry David and Annie are serving the Lord in the United States, Africa, India, South America, and beyond. Would you consider joining their team? Just...

We often hear people bemoan the fact that our schools don't educate our children about money. While this is probably true, the responsibility still rests on the parents to teach their kids financial skills that will set them up for success in life. Dr. David provides four important areas that we should be developing in our children in the area of finances. Resource Highlights - A Time to Cry...

Have you ever considered telling your story in book form? David takes us through the process of putting a memoir book together. Most of us have things in our lives that other people could learn from, whether it has been a tragedy we have overcome or a profession that others would want to learn about. Maybe you should consider writing your memoirs! Resource Highlights - Street Cop and Street Cop II...

Dr. David explores the uncomfortable subject of procrastination. Why do we put things off? He gives five reasons that we procrastinate and also provides some practical tips to move beyond our own excuses. Resource Highlights - No Way to Live Rick Warren Devotional- YouVersion David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and South America. Would you consider joining their team? Ju...

Dr. David just got back from an exciting ministry trip to Uganda. In this episode, he shares some great highlights and unforgettable stories of what God is doing in this beautiful country. 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 as they impact so many lives? Just click here t...

Dr. David discusses the importance of changing our thought patterns and provides several practical tips on how we can think differently. We don't accidentally drift into the life that God has for us. We will only find it as we let the Holy Spirit transform our minds. Resource Highlight - New Testament Snapshots David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and South America....

Saul or Tarsus, later known as the Apostle Paul, occupies an important place in Church History. Dr. David provides wraps up his discussion on this complex man and explains how he became a central figure in the spread of Christianity in the first century. 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...

Saul or Tarsus, later known as the Apostle Paul, occupies an important place in Church History. Dr. David provides continues his discussion on this complex man and explains how he became a central figure in the spread of Christianity in the first century. 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...

Saul or Tarsus, later known as the Apostle Paul, occupies an important place in Church History. Dr. David provides some fascinating background on this complex man and explains how he became a central figure in the spread of Christianity in the first century. Resource Highlight - Peter and Paul in Acts David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and South America. Would you consi...

Dr. David gives us a practical discussion on the two different sides of leadership. None of us lead the same way all the time. Different people, situations, and circumstances require us to be flexible and actually demonstrate the two faces of leadership that Apostle Paul addressed in his letter to the Thessalonians. Resource Highlight - Leading into the 21st Century...and Beyond! 2.0 David and Ann...

Dr. David wraps up this important series on small groups. Whether you call them connect groups, life groups, home fellowships, etc, what matters is that we do them well. Small groups are the single greatest tool for building our churches and creating life-giving communities of Christ followers. Resource Highlight - New Testament Snapshots  David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, In...

Dr. David explores this important topic, drawing from his own years of experience in leading small groups and coaching small group leaders. Connect Groups have been proven to be one of the most effective means of growing a church, caring for people, and developing leaders. Resource Highlight - Miracles in Mark Miracles in Mark Video Course Divine Direction by Craig Groeschel David and Annie are se...

Dr. David examines this important topic of prayer. Was the Apostle Paul being serious when he commanded us to "Pray without ceasing?" And if he was, how can we live that out in our busy lives? David gives several practical tips to help us understand how we can live a life of prayer. Resource Highlight - New Testament Snapshots David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, South America...

I wanted to reshare this awesome excerpt. Have you gotten your copy of No Way to Live yet? David shares an exciting excerpt from Book Six in the Chuck McCain Series. This novel deals with the difficult subject of sex trafficking and takes us through Lara Sagarra's saga of getting trapped into the service of a Mexican cartel inside the United States. While this is a fictional story, Lara'...

Dr. David takes us between the pages of this exciting book. Mark gives us a fast-paced story of Jesus and David provides some great background, along with several ideas for studying this incredible Gospel. In this episode he provides three more great ideas on how to take a deeper dive into Mark. Resource Highlights - Miracles in Mark Miracles in Mark Video Bible Study Course David and Annie are se...

Dr. David takes us between the pages of this exciting book. Mark gives us a fast-paced story of Jesus and David provides some great background, along with several ideas for studying this incredible Gospel. Resource Highlights - Miracles in Mark Miracles in Mark Video Bible Study Course New Testament Snapshots David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, South America, Africa, and India. Would y...

Dr. David wraps up this two-part series on why the Gospels are still important. If you haven't read Matthew, Mark, Luke or John lately, grab your Bible and dig in! Resource Highlights- Peter and Paul in Acts The YouVersion Bible App David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, South America, India, and beyond. Would you consider joining their team? Just click here to get in solved....

Dr. David explores this interesting question. Why are the Gospels, the four accounts of Jesus, still relevant today? Do these ancient texts still have something to offer a modern world? And, if they do how should we read and interpret them?  Resource Highlight - New Testament Snapshots David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, South America, India, and Africa. Would you consider joining thei...

David wraps up the five elements of telling a great story. By following these five principles, you will be on the way to getting your novel from your head to the screen to the printed page. These five elements live inside every great book so lean in and allow them help you develop your novel! Resource Highlight - A Time to Cry David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, India, Africa, and Sout...