David Mathis

Senior Teacher & Pastor

David Mathis is executive editor at Desiring God and pastor at Cities Church in Saint Paul. An author of numerous books and hundreds of articles, he blends pastoral ministry with theological teaching on joy, grace, and spiritual disciplines.

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Recent Articles by David Mathis

Take Up the Fight Against Small Sins

Desiring God · October 5, 2026

Christ Gives Sleep to His Beloved

Desiring God · September 28, 2026

Satan's War on the Womb: Why Abortion Is Cosmic Evil

Desiring God · August 25, 2026

Stop Waiting to "Feel" Your Bible Reading — Start the Habit Anyway

Desiring God · July 10, 2026

American Christians at 250: Two Humbling Reasons for Caution

Desiring God · July 6, 2026

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Writes forDesiring God, Cities Church

EducationBA, Furman University

Websitewww.desiringgod.org/authors/david-mathis

Notable Books

Habits of GraceAmazon → Workers for Your JoyAmazon →

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