Army Ranger, Oil Rig Worker, Nuclear Cleanup Team, Rodeo Rider, Church Planter...some of the toughest jobs on the planet! 


Having done the last one for over 35 years, I deeply understand the truth and reality of the challenge of church planting.  I have since taken the time to lay down some theology/bible, and some personal experiences, to provide a measure of guidance, encouragement and motivation to those who have been called by God and are up to the biggest challenge of their life.  Hope you enjoy the journey!


Dave Proffitt

Pastor - Aletheia Church, Tampa




About The Author

Dave Proffitt has spent the last 35 years planting, revitalizing, and leading churches, nationally and internationally. His ministry journey has led him to places such as San Diego county and Riverside County, California…as well as Spain, Mexico, India, Harrisonburg and Richmond, Virginia, and now Tampa, Florida.


Pastor Dave is a former combat action marine and served our country in the Vietnam War. He holds multiple degrees from schools all over Southern California. His passions are teaching, evangelism, global missions, and equipping men to make a radical impact for Christ.


He is the co-founder of the Aletheia Network of collegiate churches.





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“Every pastor, professor, church planter, and potential planter team will benefit from the biblical wisdom found in this volume...” Joshua Soto, Lead Pastor, Aletheia Church, Richmond, Virginia “Dave's passion for fulfilling the Great Commission is second to none. Anyone desiring to be challenged or equipped in the work of the ministry should read this book.” - Jamie Limato, Lead Pastor, Aletheia Church, Norfolk, Virginia

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Dave’s Impact In Ministry Dave Proffitt is the definition of a church planter. Next to following the Apostle Paul in the book of Acts, I know of no man that has a heart for church planting like him. His thoughts and biblical insight have shaped my views on church planting and the emphasis that God has placed on it in His word. Kevin Anderson, Future Aletheia Church Planter, Gainesville, Florida I have experienced and love the work of Dave Proffitt since we first met in 2006. Dave and I have been on campuses together sharing the gospel and training collegians in evangelism. This is my "go to guy". He knows how to lead students and staff! Buy anything he writes!! Mark Lydecker, Director of Collegiate Evangelism, North American Mission Board I have known Dave for the last 8 years as he has been my discipler, mentor, pastor, and friend. God has used him mightily to teach me biblical truth and to be a model of ministry for my life. Dave is one of the most humble, servant-minded men I have ever met. He will do anything for anyone and loves God with clear devotion. I am excited to watch God hand out rewards to him when we reach heaven! Jenny Reid, Church Planting Team Member, Women’s Ministry Leader, Counselor, Aletheia Church, Harrisonburg, Virginia Dave Proffitt has been the most influential individual in my development as a church planter, leader, and pastor. Through theological training and ministerial equipping, pastor Dave has opened my eyes to the potential in every follower of Christ and the priority that this generation plays in seeing the Good News of Jesus advance to the end of the earth. Every pastor, professor, church planter, and potential planter team will benefit from the biblical wisdom found in this volume. Joshua Soto, Lead Pastor, Aletheia Church, Richmond, Virginia

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"The challenge is to rock the under-challenged church and see it radically reflect “His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all”

- Dave Proffitt

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