This conversation with David Whitehead is a special treat. David was not raised in the church and grew up in a violent neighborhood on San Antonio's south side. He became a militant atheist, opposing Christian life and thought, until, at around age 18, he came to faith in Jesus during the charismatic renewal and experienced a radical turnabout, leading Bible studies and becoming a dynamic church planter. I appreciate how God redeemed his story; one example is his love of music, which he used to impact others as he offered the Gospel to those he encountered.
David is certified as a coach with CoachNet and as a coach trainer with City to City and Church Multiplication Ministries. He has coached a wide range of Christian leaders worldwide and has been building coaching networks globally to serve key cities. He brings a diverse range of experience that we hope will impact you.
We are thrilled to share this bonus conversation, a great introduction to the crucial role of church planter coaching in City to City’s global ecosystem.
More from our guest
With decades of experience coaching church planters and Christian leaders around the world, David has written thoughtfully about the intersection of church planting and coaching.
Read his explanation of how a church planter is different from a pastor.
Discover his reflections on why coaching planters is important.
And explore his life-giving reflection on Psalm 23.
You can also listen to Scott Thomas and David Whitehead – Gospel Coaching: A Relationship with a Purpose, a breakout session audio from the 2018 Gospel and Our Cities conference in Chicago.
