Room for Nuance The Scripture Memory Interview
Jan 15, 2026
Andrew Davis, a senior pastor and founder of Two Journeys Ministry, shares his journey from a Catholic upbringing to accepting Christ during his time at MIT. He delves into mentorship from Mark Dever and why he transitioned from engineering to ministry. Andrew confronts complex gender and authority issues at First Baptist Durham, recounts challenges he faced, and discusses the transformative power of Scripture memorization for preaching and pastoral care. He also explores the theological significance of biblical books and his insights on heaven and eternal education.
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Conversion At A Reluctant Retreat
- Andrew Davis described becoming a Christian at an MIT campus ministry retreat after resisting multiple invitations.
- He traced subsequent mentorship from Tim Schumann and Mark Dever that shaped his early Christian formation.
Short-Term Mission Led To Academic Call
- After two years as an IMB missionary in Japan, Andrew realized cross-cultural mission was not his long-term calling.
- He decided instead to pursue academic training and eventual vocational ministry in the U.S.
Love Teachers, Acknowledge Their Blind Spots
- You can respect theological mentors while disagreeing with important conclusions; church history reveals no teacher is flawless.
- Humility about historic figures helps maintain charity while correcting errors.
