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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: What to Do After
People will ask you, “How was it?” or “Did you really spend that whole time not talking?” They might dismiss your stories of awe and amazement or become so intrigued that they explore a retreat for themselves.

David Peppler, Sr.
Apr 253 min read


Silent Retreats: How to Use Your Time
The leadership of your retreat may have various ideas and activities planned, but I believe that “less is better” for these events.

David Peppler, Sr.
Apr 233 min read


Silent Retreats: What to Expect
If you’re considering attending a silent retreat for the first time, it’s natural to have plenty of questions. Here’s an overview of what...

David Peppler, Sr.
Apr 82 min read


Why Spiritual Retreats?
Retreats are wonderful opportunities to help you shake off the stuff of life and snuggle up close to God.

David Peppler, Sr.
Feb 172 min read


New-Look Gathering of Silence
I am delighted to announce that a new day has dawned for the Gathering of Silence. It is now a production of Peptalk Ministries, LLC.

David Peppler, Sr.
May 1, 20242 min read


How Can I Become a Better Encourager?
I would love to say that I just do my best to look at everyone through God's eyes...but I missed that class.

David Peppler, Sr.
Apr 22, 20242 min read


A Summer Camps Partnership
A short-term partnership between Impact Mission Camps of the Baptist General Association of Virginia (BGAV) and Peptalk Ministries, LLC...

David Peppler, Sr.
Aug 6, 20232 min read


Summer 2023 Ministry Partnership
Announcing a Summer 2023 Ministry Partnership between Peptalk Ministries and the BGAV

David Peppler, Sr.
May 6, 20232 min read


The Practice of Evening Examen
There are plenty of times in my morning devotions when I will feel the guilt of yesterday’s transgressions. If I’m honest, it can become...

David Peppler, Sr.
Apr 12, 20233 min read


On Ocean-made Mosaic
I have kept this with me for several years. It is something I found on a beach somewhere. It used to have a companion, a much larger...

David Peppler, Sr.
Mar 29, 20234 min read


Leaping
I recently stumbled across this quote from Adam Grant, “You don’t have to wait for fear to fade before you take the leap. Taking the leap...

David Peppler, Sr.
Mar 22, 20233 min read


Why I am a Coach
I attended my first coach training session in 2011. I have been actively pursuing credentialing and wanting to start my own practice...

David Peppler, Sr.
Mar 20, 20233 min read
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