Christian Thriller by David Paul
Fairmont, Minnesota 56031
1-507-238-1387

• Education: I have a double major in philosophy and English with a minor in religion. I have a Masters Degree in religion.
• Experience: Executive Management with McGraw Edison... Public Relations with the First National Bank of Moorhead, MN... Over 25 years in the public ministry... Author of numerous Bible Studies for Concordia Publsing House... Editor of monthly periodical for over fifteen years... Author of numerous books...
• Comment to those looking at my sermons: Every time I enter the pulpit I realize how unworthy I am. I pray as the congregation concludes the sermon hymn. My prayer concludes, "May I decrease before those who hear that You may increase."
• Sermon or series that made a difference: I Saw a Man on a Red Old Tractor....
• Family: Nancy, my wife, friend and companion is finishing up her Masters Degree in education (with a 4.0 average ;-) and has been hired to work special education within the Fairmont Public School system. My oldest son, Matthew, is pursuing his doctorate in Old Testiment as his wife, Sally, works as an RN at Childrens Hospital in the Twin Cities. My son Tim is finishing up his Masters Degree in Education and will be teaching. Luke is a pre-seminary student at Concordia University, Mequon. Bethany is attending SDSU anticipating a degree in psychology. Youngest daughter, Kristen, is an excellent vocalist attending public school in Fairmont. Tobby is our dog and Keats our cat. We are a happy family ;-)
• Best advice given to me about preaching: It must reach the core of those who hear the Word preached... not show and pomp, but depth drilling.
• Books that have had an impact: I have read most all the works by C.S. Lewis
• Hobbies: Walking, hiking and camping... Gardening... Woodworking...
• If I could Preach one more time, I would say...: Jude 24,25
• What I want on my tombstone: Loved that I might love, and given Godly wisdom and the strength to live for Jesus.