Author — Ten Minutes That Transform

E-Mail: [email protected]

Phone: 334-333-0136

Website: tenminutesthattransform.org

David served with the ministry of Young Life for ten years, working as an area and regional director. This provided opportunities for speaking at camps for kids and banquets for parents. Since transitioning into the business world, he has served numerous churches as an interim pastor and visiting teacher. David has especially enjoyed speaking to men at “Iron Sharpens iron” equipping conferences.

Fees: Honorarium is negotiable. Travel expenses covered.

References: Brian Doyle (Iron Sharpens Iron); Clair Hoover (NCMM); Roy Abbott (Focal Point Ministries)

David encourages fathers to take daily action in the discipleship of their children. Many men have experienced a “wake up” call that demands an evaluation of their influence as a dad. It may be an illness, a life-changing event, or an accident. In David’s case, it was a plane crash. This led to the question: “If I would have been taken out of this world, what have I imparted to my children that would impact them for eternity?” This question led to an answer in Deuteronomy 6:6-7. Following the greatest commandment, parents are told to have God’s word “impressed” upon the hearts of their children. The practical parenting instruction continues: “Talk about them when you sit at home, walk along the road, lie down and rise up.” Taking these verses literally, David began memorizing scripture with their five kids, witnessing God’s transforming work in their lives. As parents, we cannot produce Christ-like character in our children, but we can cooperate with God who can and who does.

David lives in Birmingham, AL.