Counsel for Life The key to resilience in ministry, Featuring Dave Harvey
Nov 19, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Dave Harvey, a seasoned church planter and author of The Clay Pot Conspiracy, shares nearly four decades of insights from ministry. He candidly explores the intersections of weakness and resilience, reflecting on his personal experiences of loss and family struggles, including his daughter's addiction. Dave advocates for a culture of humility within ministry, emphasizing that vulnerability can lead to authentic connections. He illustrates how embracing personal weaknesses can reveal God's strength, ultimately deepening the impact of ministry.
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Fragility Reveals Divine Power
- God often uses our fragility so his power is seen rather than our competence.
- Leadership reveals weakness as the place where God's surpassing power appears.
First Sermon Humiliation
- Dave lost his voice minutes into his first sermons as lead pastor and felt humiliated.
- That early failure exposed his insecurity and began reshaping his view of leadership.
Public Crisis And Family Loss
- After 27 years Dave faced a public denominational crisis that led to leaving his church.
- His daughter later developed an addiction and he and his wife began raising her son, intensifying the struggle.
