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

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

God's Reckless Promise: Ask Anything, Get Everything

Desiring God · June 23, 2026

Jonathan Edwards' Forgotten Lesson: Heroes Point Kids to Jesus

The Gospel Coalition · June 23, 2026

Jesus Got Angry—And That Changes Everything

The Aquila Report · May 26, 2026

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The Future of Evangelicalism

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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