David Mathis

Position: Executive Pastoral Assistant to John Piper.

How long have you been involved with DG? Since January 2006.

Place of birth: Spartanburg, SC.

Some favorite dead guys: Martin Luther, Horatius Bonar.

Some favorites still among the living: Rick Mathis, Faamata Fonoimoana, Matt Lorish, Paul Poteat.

Favorite Piper quote: “There is a pasted smile that has never known pain. And it does not make for a good pastor or a great Savior. But Christ is a great Savior” (Seeing and Savoring Jesus Christ, page 37).

On living in Minneapolis, Minnesota: This is definitely not South Carolina.

What do you enjoy most for refreshment? Time with my wife, watching NASCAR, drinking sweet tea—especially all 3 together.