MMP009: A Conversation with Christian Challenge Director, David Worcester

Welcome to Episode 9! This week’s conversation is with David Worcester.

David is the Director of Christian Challenge at San Diego State University in San Diego, CA.

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Links Mentioned:

• Connexxion Student Ministry
• The Wisdom Conference with Harold Bullock
• Christian Challenge SDSU
• Mission Trails Church
• John Worcester
• Episode 7 – My Conversation with Paul Worcester
• Essentials for a disciple: Becoming a person of F.A.I.T.H. by Paul Worcester
• The 17:6 Network
• Mission Trails Church

Lighting Round Notes:

• Books:
  • Spiritual Leadership by J Oswald Sanders
  • Master Plan of Evangelism by Dr. Robert E. Coleman
  • Practicing the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence
• Quotes:
  • ““Because we loved you so much, we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well.” 1 Thessalonians 2:8 NIV
  • “He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.” Jim Elliot
  • “People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.” John Maxwell
  • “The good is the enemy of the best.” Oswald Chambers

Some of David’s advice to his 23 year old self:

• “Get all the training you can now because that’s the foundation you will build on for the rest of your life.”
• “Be sure and focus on your personal walk with God.”
• “Don’t worry so much about having a big ministry, be faithful with the work God has given you.”
• “Don’t compare your work with others.”
• “Work hard, stay connected with God and some other men to keep you accountable.”
• “Draw your joy from God and not your ministry success.”
• “Enjoy the process and don’t get so worked up about each event.”

To Connect with David:

• Email: DavidWorcester@gmail.com
• Twitter: @DavidWorcester

Do you have a question you’d like me to ask a ministry leader in a future conversation or a question you would like to ask me?  Send your questions to mmp@mattsturdevant.com

Next Week’s Episode: Lindsay Lanthripe, Program Administrator for the 17:6 Network

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