Speaking Topics

David and Deborah speak individually or together, and the topics below are examples of areas they are available to address. Presentations can be adapted to fit the purpose, audience, setting, and schedule of each church, ministry, conference, or event.

David

• Leading Through the Noise — A gospel-centered, nonpartisan path for churches and Christians navigating a polarized culture.
• Government Is a Mission Field — Helping churches see public servants as people to pray for, build relationships with, and engage with the gospel.
• Leadership When the Stakes Are High — Lessons from pastoral ministry, military leadership, special operations, combat deployments, and senior command.
• Religion, Culture, and Ministry — Understanding world religions, Islam, culture, and their impact on ministry and leadership.
• Living Faithfully in What Is Temporary — Faith, eternity, loss, transition, and keeping life in biblical perspective.
• Leadership Is About People — Influence, responsibility, listening, and serving others well.

Deborah

• Faithfulness Through the Seasons of Life — Marriage, family, ministry, changing roles, and unexpected transitions.
• Faith in the Middle of Real Life — Following Christ when life is complicated, imperfect, or different from what we expected.
• Walking Through Grief Without Losing Hope — Grief, faith, memory, and hope in Christ after the loss of a child.
• When the Story Changes — Trusting God through family changes, loss, transition, and new seasons.
• Marriage Through the Changing Seasons — Lessons from decades of marriage, military life, ministry, family, transition, and loss.
• Encouragement for Everyday Faithfulness — Practical biblical encouragement for daily Christian living.

David & Deborah Together

• Marriage for the Long Haul — Lessons from more than four decades of marriage through joy, hardship, deployment, ministry, family, and loss.
• Staying Connected When Life Changes — Navigating transition, grief, new seasons, and the pressures that affect marriage.
• When Grief Comes to a Marriage — Grieving differently, supporting one another, remaining connected, and holding onto hope.
• Living Faithfully in the Temporary—Together — How an eternal perspective shapes marriage, family, priorities, and ministry.
• Marriage Without the Highlight Reel — An honest and encouraging look at building a lasting marriage without pretending it is perfect.
• Two People, One Journey — Walking together through decades of change while remaining distinct people with different strengths, callings, and perspectives.

Don’t see exactly what you need?

David and Deborah welcome conversations about topics that fit your setting and needs. If you have a specific question, audience, or event in mind, contact us and we’ll be glad to explore what might work best.