Kingdom Formation Events
Upcoming Events
Advent Series: “Mighty King” — Dec. 4, 2022
David will be presenting the message at Gate City Vineyard, Greensboro
Past Events
Becoming Like Him
HCI Leadership Retreat (online) — June 23-25, 2022
David presented a talk entitled “I Just Wanna Grow Up!“
The retreat resources can be accessed here.
Resilient Faith: God’s Amazing Care for Out Soul
Gate City Vineyard, Greensboro — May 22, 2022
David spoke on relating to God as Father, and how that nourishes our soul.
Father God as a Master Life Builder!
This message is included in the Presentation set on our Streaming Site.
In the Beginning …
Gate City Vineyard, Greensboro — Jan. 2, 2022
David spoke on God’s most important resolutions of all time:
His desire to have a family of children that He could be a Father to and raise up to show a family resemblance!
This message is included in the Presentation set on our Streaming Site.
Living in Joyful Confidence
HCI Leadership Retreat (online) — July 15-17, 2021
David presented twice during this retreat. “Living in the Light when the World is Dark” and “Barriers to Living in Joyful Confidence“.
This message is included in the Presentation set on our Streaming Site.
No Greater Love
Gate City Vineyard, Greensboro — March 28, 2021
While we were still alienated from God, Jesus broke the power of evil to save us from ourselves and reconcile us to God. David presented a message to prepare us for Easter week by once again taking a close look at the amazing freedom and cleansing for which Jesus laid down His life. The message can be seen here beginning at 33:00 in the video.
The Deeply Formed Life — Interior Examination
Gate City Vineyard, Greensboro — February 14 and 21, 2021
David will be presenting. Part of our series on The Deeply Formed Life.
This message is included in the Presentation set on our Streaming Site.
The Deeply Formed Life — Contemplative Rhythms
Gate City Vineyard, Greensboro — January 31 and February 7, 2021
Jan presented a 2-part message on Contemplative Rhythms.
Based in part on the book by Rich Villodas, The Deeply Formed Life.
Part 1 can be seen here begining at 27:38 in the video.
Part 2 can be seen here beginning at 30:26 in the video.
InBreaking … A Vision for the New Year
Gate City Vineyard, Greensboro — January 3, 2021
David spoke on the topic of “Living in the Light When the World is Dark“
The message begins at location 21:00 in this Facebook Live Video
InBreaking … The Power of Love
Gate City Vineyard, Greensboro — December 20, 2020
Jan blessed us with a wonderfully relational view of God’s Love!
Her message begins at location 22:44 in this Facebook Live video:
Leadership Encouragement Weekend
Online (Zoom) the End of June 2020
David and Jan presented along with Betsy Stalcup at HCI’s Annual Leadership Retreat held on ZOOM (you can attend a conference in your jammies!). Sponsored by Healing Center International. Feedback was amazing!
Video and Workbook are still available from HCI here.
Forming: Change by Grace
Greensboro, January – April, 2020
David facilitated the Forming course at Gate City Vineyard on Wednesday evenings (7:00-8:30). The class began on January 8 and ended on April 1 (skipping Ash Wednesday, Feb.26). The last few weeks were run on Zoom due to COVID-19.
“The Death of Sin” — 1 Day Seminar
October 19, Cary, NC
David and author/counselor Bill Day presented a New Testament view of Christian Identity that leads to victory over evil.
“Psalm 23 as A Celebration of Covenant” — Message
August 18, 2019 at Gate City Vineyard, Greensboro, NC
David spoke in the morning service, presenting the perspective that Psalm 23 is a celebration of God’s covenant blessings.
This message is included in the Presentation set on our Streaming Site.
“Disarming Our Fears” — Webinar
August 14, 2019
Timothy Jensen of Deeper Walk International hosted a webinar in which David presented a workable and practical approach to disarming the power of fear and anxiety.
HCI Annual Leadership Retreat — Journey to Trust
Virginia — June 27-29, 2019
David joined several other presenters at the Healing Center International Summer Leadership Retreat in Northern Virginia.
Society of Vineyard Scholars — Minneapolis — May 2-4, 2019
David presented a paper on “Implications of the teachings of Dallas Willard for the Vineyard Church”.
Deeper Walk — NC Conference in Raleigh! — Oct. 19-20, 2018
David will be joined by Ed Khouri, Maribeth Poole and Deni Huttula for a 2-day conference.
There will be keynote presentations both mornings and breakout sessions in the afternoon.
An Atonement of Grace — July 29, August 5 and 12
David provided the Sunday messages at Gate City Vineyard in Greensboro on the nature of atonement and why we need to renew our understanding of what Jesus did for us on the cross.
This series is included in the Presentation set on our Streaming Site.
On Transformation Road — Thriving DC 2018
June 28-30
Healing Center International is hosting their annual Thriving DC conference! David will be speaking on transformation and leading exercises to help foster life change.
Webinar — Stop Rowing and Start Sailing
In Your Walk With God — May 23
Timothy Jensen of Deeper Walk International will be interviewing David about “Changing Our Minds About Change.” We will also be announcing a special promotion for the Forming course!
Experiencing Life With God Conference — May 15-18, 2018
This was an exciting conference where leaders of the Spiritual Formation movement came together to discuss the latest developments in the spiritual formation movement.
David co-presented in two separate workshops (over lunch). One on atonement theory, with a view to helping to create a more meaningful way to share the gospel in the modern world and help re-evangelize the Western church. The other workshop was based on the book Transformation By Design with the goal of laying a foundation for a more robust theology of transformation (which the modern church is lacking).
Pieces to Peace — May 4-5 Friday/Saturday
with Curt Thompson & Andrew Miller
I was privileged to join with Curt Thompson and Andrew Miller for a special conference in Northern Virginia (DC Area).
Webinar — How God Changes People
March 14 — 12:00 noon Eastern time
On Wednesday’s webinar I will be talking with Timothy Jensen of Deeper Walk International about my latest book, Transformation by Design.
The webinar will be recorded for later viewing as well.
HeartSync Intensive — Oct. 9-12, 2017
Jan and David will be joining HeartSync Ministries of North Carolina to help provide mentoring for those learning to minister using the HeartSync approach.
The Apprentice Gathering — Sept. 28-30, 2017
David and Jan will be in Wichita, KS for the annual Apprentice Gathering hosted by Friends University. We will have a large book table there to promote the Forming course as well as our various books and resources. See their website here.
HeartSync Intensive — Apr. 3-6, 2017
Jan and David joined HeartSync Ministries of North Carolina to help facilitate a 3-day inner healing intensive. See the HeartSync website for more information.
Breakout Session at ‘Annual Gathering’ — April 28, 2017
David was on a panel of authors in the morning and led a breakout session in the afternoon. The theme of the conference was “Immanuel Centered Relationships.” David’s breakout session was titled, “Centering Our Relationship with Immanuel”.
Q & A Panel on Marriage — Mar. 12, 2017
Jan and David joined Pastor Todd Oakley and Rick and Tammy Hall in a panel discussion on marriage, wrapping up our series.
Gate City Vineyard.
What’s Your Vision for Marriage? — March 5, 2017
Jan and David presented the morning sermon as part of a series on marriage. The series ran from Feb. 5 through March 12, with other messages from Pastor Todd Oakley and Rick and Tammy Hall. Gate City Vineyard.
Love and Conflict — Feb. 12, 2017
Jan and David presented the morning sermon as part of a series on marriage. The series will run from Feb. 5 through March 12, with other messages from Pastor Todd Oakley and Rick and Tammy Hall. Gate City Vineyard.
HeartSync Intensive — Jan. 16-19, 2017
Jan and David joined HeartSync Ministries of North Carolina to help facilitate a 3-day inner healing intensive.
See the HeartSync website for more information.
HeartSync Practicum — Jan. 11-12
David and Jan worked with a number of other prayer ministers to oversee practicums, helping others learn how to minister using the HeartSync model. Gold Monarch Healing Center.
Attachment Styles with God — Jan. 10, 2017
David and Jan gave a presentation on attachment styles and how they impact our relationship with God.
At the Gold Monarch Healing Center in Abilene, TX.
Christmas Tea — Dec. 10, 2016
Healing Center International held a Christmas Tea and fund-raiser. David shared a meditation on why God chose shepherds to reveal the birth of Jesus.
This was held in the Fairfax, VA area. Please see HCI website for contact information.
HeartSync Intensive — Oct. 10-13, 2016
Jan and David join HeartSync Ministries of North Carolina to help facilitate a 3-day inner healing intensive.
See the HeartSync website for more information.
Paul’s Dilemma in Romans 7 — July 31, 2016
David taught on the Wretched Man of Romans 7. Far too many people misunderstand this passage, thinking that Paul was describing his personal bondage to sin. In fact, he was explaining exactly the opposite! This message will conclude Todd’s series on “Tricky” Bible passages.
Message was presented at the 10:30 service at Gate City Vineyard in Greensboro.
HeartSync Intensive — July 18-21, 2016
Jan and David joined HeartSync Ministries of North Carolina to help facilitate a 3-day inner healing intensive.
See the HeartSync website for more information.
HeartSync Practicum Workshop — May 18-19, 2016
Jan and David are joining HeartSync Ministries of North Carolina to help provide mentoring for those learning to minister using the HeartSync approach.
See the HeartSync website for more information.
DC Area Lenten Retreat — Mar. 18-19, 2016
David and Jan led a weekend Lenten retreat sponsored by Church of the Apostles in Fairfax, VA.
Our theme was be “For God So Loved….”
HeartSync Intensive — Feb. 16-18, 2016
Jan and David joined HeartSync Ministries of North Carolina to help facilitate a 3-day inner healing intensive.
See the HeartSync website for more information on HeartSync.
Learning to Hear the Holy Spirit’s Voice in Our Life
— Nov. 29 and Dec. 6, 2015
Sermons given at Gate City Vineyard, Greensboro, NC.
HeartSync Intensive — Oct. 26-29, 2015
Jan and David joined HeartSync Ministries of North Carolina to help facilitate a 3-day inner healing intensive.
See the HeartSync website for more information on HeartSync.
Transformation by Design — Oct. 9-10, 2015
Friday Night + Saturday Seminar taught by David. To be held in Cary, NC.
Covering the sources of transformation, how we are to participate in transformation, and the major supporting contexts for transformation.
Also highlighting several significant anti-transformational teachings that are common in our churches.
HeartSync Intensive — Aug. 17-20, 2015
Jan and David joined HeartSync Ministries of North Carolina to help facilitate a 3-day inner healing intensive.
See the HeartSync website for more information on HeartSync.
Lenten Retreat — Mar. 13-14, 2015
Healing Center International sponsored this event.
Forgiving. It’s Not About Them — Mar. 1, 2015
Sermon with both David and Jan at Gate City Vineyard, Greensboro, NC
Recovery and Maturity — Feb. 22, 2015
Sermon at Gate City Vineyard, Greensboro, NC
How We Are Involved in Our Healing — Feb. 15, 2015
Sermon at Gate City Vineyard, Greensboro, NC
Healing Our Broken Hearts — Feb. 8, 2015
Sermon at Gate City Vineyard, Greensboro, NC
Transformation by Design — Jan. 24, 2015
Presentation to be made at a Heart Sync workshop in Abeline, TX
DC 2014 — July 31 – Aug. 2, 2014
Please see Healing Center International for details and registration
Lenten Retreat 2014 — Mar. 21-22, 2014
Walker Nature Center in Reston, VA. Please see Healing Center International for details and registration.
Hearing God Workshop — Mar. 14-15, 2014 — Canceled
Aqueduct Conference Center, Chapel Hill, NC.
Tea-ology Workshops — First Saturday of each month
(Oct, Nov, Dec, Feb, Mar, Apr)
Along with plenty of tea and coffee, David will be leading discussion groups at Gate City Vineyard this year on various complex theological issues, such as, The Problem of Evil, Atonement Theory, and others. (9:30am – 11:00am)
Conversational Prayer as a Weapon of War
February 23 — The Battle for Your Soul
March 2 — Bridges to Conversational Prayer
March 9 — Conversational Prayer for Your Soul
“Thriving DC 2013” — Aug. 29 through Sept. 1, 2013
David and Jan joined with Ed and Maritza Khouri to present a 4-day conference in the DC area.
“Hearing God” — Aug. 16-17, 2013
David led a weekend workshop (Friday night + Saturday) on Conversational Prayer. Location was The Aqueduct retreat center near Chapel Hill, NC
Giving With Joy — July 14, 2013
David gave this message at Gate City Vineyard on learning how to give joyfully. (not yet available)
Receiving With Joy — July 7, 2013
David gave this message at Gate City Vineyard on learning how to receive with joy.
Listen to the sermon here!
Abundant Joy — June 30, 2013
David gave this message at Gate City Vineyard on the nature of Joy and how to live in joy in a broken world.
Listen to the sermon here!
“How to Care for the Pastor’s Soul” — May 16, 2013
In this webinar, David talked about the special needs and challenges regarding the Pastor’s self-care. See the Pastor’s Weekly Calendar for more information.
“Write On My Heart” — May 3-4, 2013
David and Jan led a workshop Friday night through Saturday on engaging with God for transformation. More Information.
“Christian Formation in a Nutshell” — Apr. 25, 2013
In this webinar, David described how Christian Formation differs from traditional discipleship models.
“Living From Our Identity of Promise” — Apr. 7, 2013
Jan gave this message at Gate City Vineyard. You can listen to the message here.
“The Trouble With Obedience” — Mar. 7, 2013
In this webinar, David talked about the trouble with trying to do things we cannot do.
Forming Class at Gate City Vineyard — Winter 2013
Beginning January 30 on Wednesday nights from 7:00pm – 8:45pm, David will be teaching Forming: Change by Grace in the main church auditorium. Please sign up at the church or contact the office ( 336.323.1288 / office@gatecityvineyard.org ) to order your workbook ($25) for the class.
The Trouble With Obedience — Jan. 13, 2013
David will be preaching at Gate City Vineyard on why “obedience” as it is commonly understood is actually diametrically opposed to following Jesus. Listen to the sermon here!
Blessed are the Spiritually Impoverished — Jan. 6, 2013
David presented this sermon at Gate City Vineyard on how it is that spiritually messed up people can still be completely in God’s will.
Listen to the sermon here!
Heart and Soul 2012 — June 27, 28, 29
Conference on emotionally healthy spiritual formation. David will be presenting along with several others, covering a number of issues related to integrating spiritual maturity and emotional maturity.
Hearing God Seminar — June 23, 2012
All-day Saturday seminar led by David on how to engage with God in conversational prayer, to be held at Sierra Madre Congregational Church in Sierra Madre, CA.
Frank Pastore Radio Interview — June 20, 2012
On Wednesday, June 20 at 4:30pm (PDT) David was on the Frank Pastore show discussing the upcoming Heart and Soul 2012 Conference. You can listen to the recording of the broadcast here.