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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
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Silent Retreats: How to Prepare
Photo by Marissa Grootes on Unsplash When preparing for a silent retreat, you should pay attention to three primary areas of preparation:...

David Peppler, Sr.
Apr 133 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 272 min read
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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
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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
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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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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
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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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Horizons
What is next for you? What is on your horizon? How much are you trusting God in the discernment process?

David Peppler, Sr.
May 24, 20234 min read
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Healthy Endings Book Blog 3: Launch and Celebration
When will the book officially launch and be celebrated? June 10, 2023 2:00pm Bethlehem Baptist Church 215 Wilkinson Road Richmond, VA For...

David Peppler, Sr.
May 19, 20232 min read
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Summer 2023 Ministry Partnership
Announcing a Summer 2023 Ministry Partnership between Peptalk Ministries and the BGAV

David Peppler, Sr.
May 6, 20232 min read
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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
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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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A Case for Peptalk Ministries
As a new ministry, it is essential that it be explained why Peptalk Ministries exists. How did it start? Why did it start? What problem...

David Peppler, Sr.
Mar 12, 20237 min read
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