Pray for Pastor David Daniels — Repentance, Restoration & God’s Healing

Pastor David Daniels, former lead pastor of Central Bible Church in Fort Worth, recently resigned after confessing to a long-term pornography addiction. As he steps away from public ministry, let us cover him in faithful prayer—seeking God’s grace, healing, and redemptive restoration.

🧑‍💼 Who Is Pastor David Daniels?

David Daniels served as the Lead Pastor of Central Bible Church in Fort Worth, Texas, from 2005 until his resignation in August 2025. Before his tenure at Central Bible Church, he briefly served as Senior Pastor at CrossPoint Church in Minnesota.

He earned his Doctor of Ministry (DMin) degree from Dallas Theological Seminary in 2007.

Pastor Daniels was married to Tiffany, and they had three children and two grandchildren.

📚 Ministry Contributions

Throughout his ministry, Pastor Daniels authored several books aimed at deepening discipleship and understanding of the Christian faith. His notable works include:

• "Next Step Discipleship" (2016): A guide for Christians seeking to deepen their faith and walk with Christ.

• "Next Step Church" (2016): A handbook for pastors and church leaders on leading congregations toward missional living.

• "Wonder: Advent Meditations on the Miracle of Christmas" (2021): A devotional focusing on the significance of Advent.

• "An Unexpected King: Meeting the Messiah in Mark’s Gospel" (2022): A reflective study on the life and teachings of Jesus as presented in the Gospel of Mark.

⚠️ Recent Developments

In August 2025, Pastor Daniels resigned from his position after confessing to a long-term pornography addiction. Elders at Central Bible Church stated that his actions had "deeply affected his marriage and his walk with the Lord."

In a statement, Pastor Daniels expressed genuine remorse, acknowledging his failure and the hurt caused to his church and family. He committed to stepping away from public ministry to seek healing and restoration.