Ministry Director Profile David
Apple
Word and Deed is like Fire and Smoke. You can't have one without the other.
Hello
I am the Director of Mercy Ministries at Tenth Presbyterian Church and have directed ACTS Ministries since 1988. I am passionate about mercy and service and believe every Christian should be involved in formal or informal ministry serving others. Click "Volunteer" on the task bar to find ministry opportunities and, on the top right, "About us" for more information.
My wife, Kate, and I live in the Overbrook Park section of Philly.
I would be pleased to answer any questions you may have about this ministry. 1701 Delancey Street
Philadelphia
PA 19103
215-735-7688
Click here to send me an email. My Education B.A. Calvin College; Certificate in Pastoral Counseling, Christian Educational and Counseling Foundation; M.A.T.S. Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary; D. Min. Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
My Publications Churches That Make a Difference. Sider, Olsen and Unruh, editors.
Saving Souls, Saving Society. Sider, Olsen and Unruh, editors.
Miscellaneous
Other Activities The Clergy Committee: Helping urban and suburban ministers work smarter and more effectively for the glory of God and the benefit of their communities. And in a safe, confidential setting working through difficult situations for the prevention of ministry fatigue and burn-out. New members are welcome.Click on TCC link above for more information.
Personal Statement I was saved through the mercy ministry of Northside Chapel CRC in inner-city Paterson, New Jersey. I learned then and believe that "I am not my own, but belong body and soul, in life and in death to my faithful Savior Jesus Christ. Because I belong to him, Christ, by his Holy Spirit, assures me of eternal life and makes me wholeheartedly willing and ready from now on to live for him."
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Quote of The Day
"Our acceptability to God does not depend on our performance as Christian caregivers, but on his prior decision to embrace us in his love." -- Kenneth Haugk in Christian Caregiving: A Way of Life
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Godly Living
As the church in the city, God has not called us to be above our city, having fellowship only with God's people while singing,"This world is not my home, I'm just a-passing through." Nor are we simply in the city, committed to our own welfare without contributing to the city's good. As children of God, we are called to be for our city and with our city, casting our lot with this city. We are to pray and work for justice for our city's powerless and proclaim the Gospel in our city. -- Robert Linthicum in City of God, City of Satan
Transformed attitudes and behavior are the inner and outer dimensions of conversion. Behavioral changes will be oriented toward changing ourselves and working with others to change the world in which we live. Remembering that Jesus spoke rather harshly of those who worry about the faults of others before tending to their own (Matthew 7:3-5), we would do well to look first at changing our own behavior.
G.K.Chesterton:
"Christianity has not so much been tried and found wanting, as it has been found difficult and left untried".
Pray for RH who is no longer homeless! Praise God that he is now attending Fellowship Bible Study and listening to bible teaching by Boice and Barnhouse on the radio. Thank God that he read his bible and is reading a Barnhouse commentary.
Pray for RA who comes to see me frequently and seems to be saying the right things about his relationship with Christ, but there's something about him that I don't trust. He is manipulative for sure. Pray that God would transform him more into Christ's likeness. Pray that my attitude would reflect the gentleness and meekness of Christ.
ACTS has always been a "faith ministry"
ACTS is not part of any church budget. All of our ministry to the broken and brokenhearted is sustained by the generous giving of private donors. From the beginning it has been our desire that the people of God serve this mercy ministry by freely giving their time, gifts, talents, and finances.
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ACTS is an outreach of approximately 300 volunteer staff to homeless persons, people with AIDS, at-risk children, single parents, separated and divorced, nursing home residents, incarcerated persons and people with special needs--people who ordinarily aren't welcomed in our churches. ACTS seeks to make Tenth Church a safe place for these neighbors of ours to come in, learn about salvation in Christ, worship him, and be served. For a thorough look at the ministry, click here.
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ACTS Ministries serves others churches by providing a place for their members to learn and serve. Approximately thirty percent of our volunteer staff are members of other churches. All that is required is a Christian testimony and lifestyle.
For twenty-five years ACTS has been an urban laboratory that has produced reproducible ministry models. We can assist you in developing your own ministries (assessing how best to serve) and we can train your volunteer ministry staff. We also do deacon training. You don't have to reinvent the wheel. Learn to work smarter and more effectively by contacting us at 215-735-7688 or dapple@tenth.org.
Praising God From the Heart Our newest volunteer staff is Nada. Nada is a teenager who has struggled with a combination of cerebral palsy and deafness. Yet she exudes great hope. As she says in her blog, " My life is not easy. However, I believe that God's word is true, filled with wisdom. It comforts me and I know that Jesus loves me. I will use God's word and depend on the Lord always."
See Nada's daily blog at http://nadanasblog.blogspot.com/ 
ACTS Recognized as Model ACTS Ministries was recognized by The Leadership Network for its work. The report describes the development of ACTS and discusses lessons learned regarding lay/leadership collaboration, training, and keeping outreach-ministry "owned" by lay people (rather than being staff driven).
See the report at http://www.urbanministry.org/wiki/profile-tenth-presbyterian-church (click on "attachment."
June 1 Radio Interview Archived
In response to an article about a church outreach that could have been entitled "How not to help homeless persons," Director of Mercy Ministry David Apple was interviewed on a Detroit radio station. To listen, click here.
 Click on the image to view event banner DIACONAL & MERCY MINISTRY TRAINING
Using Tim Keller's Video Series (Dr. Keller is pastor of Redeemer PCA, New York City, and former Coordinator of Mercy Ministry for the PCA). Dates: Saturdays, Oct 2 & 9, Nov 20 & 27, Dec 4 & 11 Click on the Training button above for more info Time: 9:30-12:30 Location: Tenth Presbyterian Church Contact: For information contact
Dr. David Apple
215-735-7688
dapple@tenth.org Sponsored By: MercyNet and The Clergy Committee Price: $90 for all nine sessions or $20 for each Checks Payable: The Clergy Committee
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