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Small Church Pastor
Coaching, Consulting, and Resources for Pastors of Smaller Churches.
Endorsements
Copyright, Dave Jacobs 2008
“I have known Dave Jacobs since his high school days at Santa Teresa High School in San Jose.
Dave is especially compassionate and burdened for the Pastors of smaller churches. He has
proven leadership skills, a loving and gentile spirit, and a genuine desire to help other Pastors.
You will find him dedicated, a man of integrity, and a treasured mentor in ministry. He is not out to
get rich or build a name for himself, he just loves the Lord and wants to help others with a kindred
spirit. I can recommend him without reservation!”
"Dave is one of the most resourceful team leaders we have on the regional team for church
planting in the Vineyard. He produces workshops, seminars, and personal coaching in spiritual
formation, marriage enrichment, and specific church growth issues. If you work with Dave, you get
a holistic coach with detailed experience."
"I first met Dave Jacobs in 1995. I was a college transfer student studying for the pastoral ministry
at San Jose Christian College. He was a pastor at a local church I attended. Dave reached out to
me, listened to my heart's desire and calling to serve the Lord, and invested himself in me. Over
the years, Dave has been my pastor, my mentor, my church planting coach, and most importantly,
my very close friend. I consider Dave's wisdom, training, insight, and encouragement, to be some
of the greatest gifts God has given to me throughout my years of pastoral ministry. Dave has made
an impact on my life that will last for eternity. I can't speak highly enough of his character and I can't
think of anyone I would more proudly recommend for coaching and consulting."
"As some surveys reveal, the average church in America is comprise of about 125-150 people.
Dave Jacobs for the past 30 years has served as a pastor in a few of those typical congregations
that fill many cities across the US. From his rich experience, he brings a seasoned and sober
understanding of what life is like for the small church pastor. As a result he offers a healthy and
hopeful perspective on how to fulfill God's call in this unique pastoral setting. Dave's coaching and
consulting will make a difference for any pastor of an average American Church."
"Approximately 85% of our churches in North America have congregations of 200 attenders or less
and probably 80% of those have stopped growing or are in decline. Pastors of small churches
across the country face very difficult and complex issues in the face of an ever changing culture.
Dave Jacobs' commitment to coaching, mentoring and assisting those who lead churches of this
size come from his personal experience of thirty years in pastoral ministry. Dave's pastoral
experience is rooted in leading "small churches." The engine that drives him is an ever deepening
intimacy in Jesus Christ and partnering with other leaders who live and lead toward that same end
and the fruit that comes from abiding in Him. Dave has the experience, expertise, character and
calling to partner with pastors of small churches."
"I have known Dave Jacobs for almost 30 years. In that time I have watched him develop into a
seasoned veteran in God’s Kingdom. Dave has consistently demonstrated a heart for the local
church in general, and a passion for pastors in particular. His almost 3 decades of ministry have
equipped him with a practical, hands-on perspective about the unique needs that pastors of small
churches have. You would be hard pressed to find someone with more experience or insight into
the life of the local church than Dave Jacobs. Any pastor would benefit greatly by having Dave as a
resource for advice and encouragement. He is loved and respected by all who know him. I could
not recommend anyone more highly."
"I've known Dave for years. He's a leaders leader. His experience shows in what he does and
says. There are many books, articles and websites out there for pastors that are produces by the
so called experts. But too often these experts haven't been there nor done that. Dave has done
local church ministry many times in many ways. He's been the Sr. pastor, planter, associate
pastor, coach, and mentor. He speaks from what he knows. Over the years, Dave has been a
good friend, confidant, and sounding board for me and I know Pastors from all backgrounds will
benefit from his coaching, and mentoring."
Dave is especially compassionate and burdened for the Pastors of smaller churches. He has
proven leadership skills, a loving and gentile spirit, and a genuine desire to help other Pastors.
You will find him dedicated, a man of integrity, and a treasured mentor in ministry. He is not out to
get rich or build a name for himself, he just loves the Lord and wants to help others with a kindred
spirit. I can recommend him without reservation!”
- Bryce Jessup, President, William Jessup University
"Dave is one of the most resourceful team leaders we have on the regional team for church
planting in the Vineyard. He produces workshops, seminars, and personal coaching in spiritual
formation, marriage enrichment, and specific church growth issues. If you work with Dave, you get
a holistic coach with detailed experience."
- Randy Knutson, Western Regional Director of Church Planting, The Vineyard.
"I first met Dave Jacobs in 1995. I was a college transfer student studying for the pastoral ministry
at San Jose Christian College. He was a pastor at a local church I attended. Dave reached out to
me, listened to my heart's desire and calling to serve the Lord, and invested himself in me. Over
the years, Dave has been my pastor, my mentor, my church planting coach, and most importantly,
my very close friend. I consider Dave's wisdom, training, insight, and encouragement, to be some
of the greatest gifts God has given to me throughout my years of pastoral ministry. Dave has made
an impact on my life that will last for eternity. I can't speak highly enough of his character and I can't
think of anyone I would more proudly recommend for coaching and consulting."
- Matt Sampson, Southern Oregon Regional Director Sparrow Clubs USA
"As some surveys reveal, the average church in America is comprise of about 125-150 people.
Dave Jacobs for the past 30 years has served as a pastor in a few of those typical congregations
that fill many cities across the US. From his rich experience, he brings a seasoned and sober
understanding of what life is like for the small church pastor. As a result he offers a healthy and
hopeful perspective on how to fulfill God's call in this unique pastoral setting. Dave's coaching and
consulting will make a difference for any pastor of an average American Church."
- Russ Ikeda, Emmaus of Silicon Valley
"Approximately 85% of our churches in North America have congregations of 200 attenders or less
and probably 80% of those have stopped growing or are in decline. Pastors of small churches
across the country face very difficult and complex issues in the face of an ever changing culture.
Dave Jacobs' commitment to coaching, mentoring and assisting those who lead churches of this
size come from his personal experience of thirty years in pastoral ministry. Dave's pastoral
experience is rooted in leading "small churches." The engine that drives him is an ever deepening
intimacy in Jesus Christ and partnering with other leaders who live and lead toward that same end
and the fruit that comes from abiding in Him. Dave has the experience, expertise, character and
calling to partner with pastors of small churches."
- Terry Fike, Church Resource Ministries
"I have known Dave Jacobs for almost 30 years. In that time I have watched him develop into a
seasoned veteran in God’s Kingdom. Dave has consistently demonstrated a heart for the local
church in general, and a passion for pastors in particular. His almost 3 decades of ministry have
equipped him with a practical, hands-on perspective about the unique needs that pastors of small
churches have. You would be hard pressed to find someone with more experience or insight into
the life of the local church than Dave Jacobs. Any pastor would benefit greatly by having Dave as a
resource for advice and encouragement. He is loved and respected by all who know him. I could
not recommend anyone more highly."
- Steve Mason Sr. Pastor, Oasis of Redlands
"I've known Dave for years. He's a leaders leader. His experience shows in what he does and
says. There are many books, articles and websites out there for pastors that are produces by the
so called experts. But too often these experts haven't been there nor done that. Dave has done
local church ministry many times in many ways. He's been the Sr. pastor, planter, associate
pastor, coach, and mentor. He speaks from what he knows. Over the years, Dave has been a
good friend, confidant, and sounding board for me and I know Pastors from all backgrounds will
benefit from his coaching, and mentoring."
- Charles L. Brown Sr. Pastor Mid-Peninsula Vineyard Church