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Helping people and faith communities discover
and become everything
they can be in Christ.
Dr. David N. Peppler, Sr.


Silent Retreats: Who Needs Them?
The advantages of a silent retreat are numerous but not inexpressible. Many of these benefits are unique to each pilgrim who dares to enter a season of silence.

David Peppler, Sr.
Apr 18, 20252 min read
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Healthy Hunting: The Life of a Christian Entrepreneur
One of our basic Christian goals is to avoid being a busybody. A fundamental goal of an entrepreneur is to stay busy.

David Peppler, Sr.
Feb 27, 20252 min read
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The Timing of Pastoral Transitions
How can pastors know when it is time to make a vocational transition?

David Peppler, Sr.
May 7, 20242 min read
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The Myth of Work/Life Balance
The real issue here is priorities.

David Peppler, Sr.
Apr 17, 20242 min read
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A Map of Guidelines
I recently wrote, published, and launched a book called Healthy Endings: A Leader's Journey Through a Church Legacy Transition. You can...

David Peppler, Sr.
Aug 9, 20232 min read
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Healthy Endings Book Blog 4 - Renewal Too?
Can this book be used for church renewal as well as help others experience healthy endings? The simple answer is yes! You have read why I...

David Peppler, Sr.
May 26, 20232 min read
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Healthy Endings Book Blog 1: Why?
Why did I write this book? When I was the Senior Pastor of Chamberlayne Baptist Church in Richmond, VA, the church experienced...

David Peppler, Sr.
May 5, 20232 min read
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Certainty
Our culture insists on it. Our dreams ask for it. Our decisions require it. Our minds demand it. The art of being certain about any given...

David Peppler, Sr.
Apr 5, 20232 min read
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