Author, lecturer and speaker
Dr Carl J Davis has spent decades developing leaders in the military, in lecture halls across Africa and in the church. His books and talks turn that experience into practical wisdom you can use on Monday morning.
The novel
One young man. One mentor. A journey that crosses every boundary.
Dawid refuses to let a fatherless past decide his future. Guided by Uncle Skip, he discovers what a strong will and an honest search for identity can do. A story that moves you, and makes you laugh from your belly.
The library
Leadership, ministry, faith and fiction, from the textbooks he wrote for his students to novels read in four languages. Every title is available on Amazon, with Kindle editions you can read anywhere in the world.
Fiction, Afrikaans
The original Afrikaans novel: a young man sets out to shape his own future, guided by the mentorship of Uncle Skip.
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Fiction
The English edition of the Dawid Soeker novel, also available as an audiobook.
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Fiction, Dutch
The Dutch edition of the Dawid Soeker novel.
Memoir
True stories from Carl's own path, from military service on the parade ground to pastoral ministry.
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Ministry
A discussion of faith and the charismatic movement in the modern world.
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Ministry
A survival guide to recognising and responding to narcissistic leadership in the church.
Kindle edition of Toxic PulpitPaperback edition of Toxic Pulpit
Ministry
An introduction to the core biblical doctrines of the Christian faith, and why a solid foundation matters.
Kindle edition of Nuclear FaithPaperback edition of Nuclear Faith
Ministry
A survey of how scriptural interpretation developed, from ancient methods to postmodern perspectives.
Kindle edition of Eternal LogosPaperback edition of Eternal Logos
Ministry, Afrikaans
An Afrikaans exploration of how approaches to interpreting Scripture developed from antiquity to postmodernity.
Kindle edition of Ewige WoordPaperback edition of Ewige Woord
Ministry
A journey through 1 and 2 Samuel, read through the theme of grace.
Ministry
An introduction to homiletics: preparing sermons through biblical exposition and practical application.
Ministry
The stages and types of sermon preparation, with an in-depth look at an actual sermon.
Ministry
An introduction to teaching ministry for children, adults and new believers.
Ministry
Youth ministry and preparing young people for leadership in church and everyday life.
Ministry
An introduction to pastoral counselling.
Ministry
Pastoral counselling approaches for experiences during pregnancy and after childbirth.
Kindle edition of Pastoral Counselling Models for Perinatal and Postpartum Episodes
Leadership
An introductory treatment of leadership and management.
Leadership
A purpose-centred book about directing your passion toward the future.
Kindle edition of Passion UnleashedPaperback edition of Passion Unleashed
Business
Fallacies, reasoning principles and typologies in modern business, told with humour.
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Leadership
A practical guide to personnel management and working toward personnel objectives.
Leadership
Personal and church administration and finance
Hospitality
A practical guide for anyone considering or starting work as a waiter.
Parenting
Artificial intelligence and ChatGPT explained for busy parents.
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Colouring
An adult colouring book with 45 pictures from around the world.
Notebook
A notebook for recording business networking contacts and notes.
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Visit Carl's Amazon author pageSouth Africa
Two Afrikaans titles ship directly from the author anywhere in South Africa. Order in three simple steps.
Die roman in Afrikaans. Paperback.
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Ware verhale op my lewenspad. Paperback.
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Speaking and facilitation
Keynotes, lectures and facilitated sessions for conferences, churches, colleges and organisations going through change.
Growing people, teams and organisations in churches, ministries and the workplace.
Motivation, and what moves groups forward or quietly holds them back.
Facilitated processes for organisations that are stuck and need momentum.
Leading well across cultures, drawn from work in 36 African countries.
Homiletics, from exploring the text to building and delivering a sermon.
Andragogy and blended, integrated approaches to teaching.
I am a strong believer in utilising a blended and integrated approach in all of the training.
Carl has lectured extensively abroad and led an institute serving students across the African continent. Every session is shaped around your people and your context.
Check Carl's availabilityAbout
Dr Carl J Davis holds a Doctorate in Missiology, based on research into organisational growth in postmodern society. His work spans the South African Defence Force, community development, higher education and organisational consulting.
He has developed training material on leadership within faith-based communities, andragogy and cultural diversity management, and he writes fiction that is warm, rooted in South African life and often very funny.
More than ten years in personnel management, including the integration process.
Managing Director of an NGO uplifting communities around Potchefstroom.
Led an institute of 4,000 students in 36 African countries.
Stellenbosch BUVTON graduate guiding organisations through change.
Questions
Add Ek, is Dawid Soeker or Van Paradegrond tot Pastorie to your order, choose how many copies you want and send the order on WhatsApp. Carl confirms stock, shipping to your town and payment with you directly.
Yes. Every Kindle edition is sold on Amazon and can be read on a Kindle or in the free Kindle app. Several titles are also on Kindle Unlimited.
Yes. Ek, is Dawid Soeker, Ewige Woord and Van Paradegrond tot Pastorie are in Afrikaans, and the Dawid Soeker story is also available in English, German and Dutch.
Send the date, location and audience on WhatsApp and Carl will confirm his availability. He speaks, lectures and facilitates for conferences, churches, colleges and organisations.
Tell Carl about your event, and he will get back to you personally.
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