Sharpen your Leadership Perspective
Whitepapers on Ministry and Leadership from Dave Harvey
Why Plant Churches?
A Biblical Vision for Church Multiplication
Discover why church planting is central to fulfilling the Great Commission. This paper lays out a framework for healthy church multiplication, exploring the essential role of partnerships, qualified leaders, funding, and cultural engagement in planting churches that make lasting disciples.
Elders, Governance, and the Sweet Torture of Meetings
Thoughts on Authority, Clarity, and Decision Making
Healthy elder teams require more than shared convictions—they need clarity. Dave offers a biblical framework for governance, leadership roles, and decision-making that helps elders and church leaders lead with greater trust, accountability, and unity.
The Cost of Belonging
Leadership Sacrifices to Build a Culture that Lasts
Explores what makes healthy churches, ministries, and networks thrive—and what quietly undermines them. Dave examines the dangers of radical autonomy, tribalism, and corrupted ambition, then points to Christ-centered humility, mutual commitment, and sacrificial collaboration as the foundation for cultures that endure.
Are We Accidental Continuationists?
Pursue spiritual gifts with wisdom, humility, and Christ-centered love.
Confused by debates over spiritual gifts? Dave offers a balanced framework that celebrates the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit while insisting that love—not spectacular experiences—is the clearest evidence of true spirituality. Learn how spiritual gifts are meant to strengthen the church and exalt Christ rather than draw attention to ourselves.
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Dave Harvey, DMin, is president of Great Commission Collective, a church-planting ministry in North America and abroad. Dave has served pastors and churches for four decades and travels widely to support church networks and denominations.