David E. Prince David E. Prince @davideprince David E. Prince is the Assistant Professor of Christian Preaching at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. In addition to his role on the faculty, he is also the pastor of Ashland Avenue Baptist Church in Lexington, Kentucky. He is married to Judi and they have eight children. Christian Living Article4 simple ways to transform your church worship services by David E. PrinceWhen I speak at churches, I am constantly amazed by how many services are designed and executed in a way that excludes everyone but the 20 percent of members who are the most active. Worship services in the local church are rightly designed for the gathered community of believers to grow in the gospel and Continue… Continue... Social Issues ArticleWilliam Carey’s commitment to the gospel and social change by David E. PrinceWhen I hear the name William Carey, I immediately think of gospel missions, and rightly so. After all, Carey has been labeled the father of Modern Missions. He has not carried this designation because he was the first missionary but because of his significance in turning the tide of evangelical thought in favor of prioritizing Continue… Continue... Family ERLC Podcast EpisodeTalking to your kids about difficult issues by Chip Dean, Daniel Darling, David E. Prince, Naomi Overton, Phillip BethancourtDifficult issues are all around us, and if we have or take care of children, hard and awkward discussions are inevitable. In light of this, David Prince, Dan Darling, Phillip Bethancourt, Chip Dean, and Naomi Overton had a helpful conversation at the ERLC National Conference called “Talking to Your Kids About Difficult Issues”. We hope Continue… Continue... Christian Living ArticleDear Christian sports fan, coaches are people too by David E. PrinceDear Christian sports fan, coaches are people too. It seems like something that should not have to be said, but we live in an era that tends to dehumanize coaches. The dehumanization goes in two opposing directions. On the one hand, coaches are often idolized to the point of being deified. And on the other Continue… Continue... Parenting Event MessageDecisions, Decisions: How to Make Wise Choices on Family Options like School, Sports, Media, and Technology by Daniel Patterson, David E. Prince, Nicole Lino, Tony ReinkeHow can parents make informed decisions on complex issues such as school, sports, media, and technology? Daniel Patterson sits down with panelists Nicole Lino, Tony Reinke, and David Prince to share some practical advice for parents navigating these issues. Continue... Parenting Event MessageTalking to Your Kids About Difficult Issues by Chip Dean, Daniel Darling, David E. Prince, Naomi Overton, Phillip BethancourtDan Darling sits down with Naomi Cramer Overton, David Prince, Chip Dean, and Phillip Bethancourt to discuss how to talk to your children about difficult issues in today's culture. Continue... Culture ERLC Podcast EpisodeShepherding the flock: Pastoral ministry and cultural engagement by Bryan Loritts, Daniel Darling, David E. Prince, Jimmy Scroggins, Robby GallatyMany pastors are afraid to speak to cultural issues, which is a detriment to the flock they’re shepherding. More importantly, there’s a lack of discipleship that trains Christians to think biblically about the issues of our neighborhoods. A panel of pastors, including Jimmy Scroggins, David Prince, Robby Gallaty, and Bryan Loritts gave helpful advice about Continue… Continue... Culture ERLC Podcast EpisodeSports and cultural engagement by David E. PrinceThere’s no doubt about the major role that sports play in our society. So, it’s only fitting that the topic was addressed at the ERLC National Conference. David Prince, who is an avid lover of baseball and college football, discussed how Christians can view and use sports as a means of discipleship and a way Continue… Continue... Race ArticlePreaching about race: Keeping the big picture in view by David E. PrinceAbout the time I received the request to write this article, a pastor contacted me through social media with some questions. They were sincere and humble questions he had as a white pastor about race and racial injustice—questions he probably did not want to ask publicly. Here is a small sample of his questions, “As Continue… Continue... Race Light Magazine IssueShining a light on America’s racial crisis by Barrett Duke, Daniel Darling, David E. Prince, Joy Allmond, Travis WussowRussell Moore sits down with civil rights hero, John M. Perkins for a conversation about his history and the future of this important movement. Jenny Yang writes poignantly of the immigrant experience. Jamaal Williams speaks of the difficult challenges of planting, cultivating and establishing multiethnic churches. David E. Prince gives pastors a framework from which to Continue… Continue...