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David is from Johannesburg, where he and his family reside. He is married with three children.

David received his Master's Degree from Central Baptist Theological Seminary in Minnesota, U.S.A and his Doctorate of Theology in Christian Spirituality through UNISA.

David has pastored New Covenant Baptist Church in Johannesburg since 2003, and has served as a frequent itinerant speaker and conference speaker. He is heard weekly on Christian radio in South Africa. He is also one of the lecturers at Shepherds Seminary Africa. ...more

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	Strange Lyre: The Pentecostalization of Evangelical Worship by David de Bruyn (Goodreads Author), Scott Aniol 4.39 avg rating — 31 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Save them from Secularism 4.45 avg rating — 22 ratings — published 2013 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Conservative Church by David de Bruyn (Goodreads Author), Kevin Bauder (Forward) 4.75 avg rating — 20 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The War on Words: Ten Words Every Christian Should Fight For 3.71 avg rating — 7 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Recovering Intentional Worship: Some Things to Consider Including in Your Church Service 4.25 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 2011 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Building Conservative Churches 4.67 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 2012 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	31 Days of Worship With Charles Spurgeon it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Conservative Church: Preserving and Transmitting Biblical Christianity by David de Bruyn (Goodreads Author), Kevin T. Bauder (Foreword) 4.50 avg rating — 2 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Igreja Conservadora it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Ten Laws of Highly Compelling Preaching it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Who Is This Man?: The Unpredictable Impact of the Inescapable Jesus

by John Ortberg (Goodreads Author)

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Pendragon (The Pendragon Cycle, #4)

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How to Write Short: Word Craft for Fast Times

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David Bruyn has read 1 Peter (Exegetical Guide to the Greek New Testament) by Greg W. Forbes	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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David Bruyn rated a book really liked it The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness by Timothy J. Keller	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Short and simple book (43 pages), helpfully teaching that justification is the source a view of self that is biblical and healthy.
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David Bruyn rated a book really liked it Ordinary: Sustainable Faith in a Radical, Restless World by Michael Scott Horton	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
An excellent corrective to the hype, hysteria and hoopla bequeathed to us through revivalism. A call to normal, everyday, plodding Christianity, using God's means of grace, in stable ordinary churches. ...more
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David Bruyn rated a book really liked it Prayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy with God by Timothy J. Keller	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
A comprehensive grasp of prayer that covers multiple traditions and approaches with fairness, while insisting on a biblical approach.
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David Bruyn rated a book liked it Four Views on Christian Metaphysics by Timothy Mosteller	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Not riveting stuff, but helpful to read Christian versions of Platonic, Aristotelian, Idealism and Post-modern versions of metaphysics.
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