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? Running, reading, resting, relating, racing, and sweet tea.

Ministry involvement other than DG? Ministering on the campus of the University of Minnesota with Campus Outreach Minneapolis (the college ministry of Bethlehem Baptist Church).