David Alexander
Senior Pastor of First Methodist Mansfield • Author
David is Senior Pastor of First Methodist Church of Mansfield, Texas.
David has described his passion and understanding of his pastoral ministry in this way. “I believe that following Jesus is the best way to live. My life and my work is about helping people follow Jesus.”
In his role as Senior Pastor, Pastor David casts the vision and direction for the church while also working to develop relevant and compelling teaching that enables each person to mature as disciples of Jesus who love God, love others and serve the world.
David is the author of My Prayer Journal (Invite Press, 2025) and The Deep End, which focuses on the deep questions of the Christian faith; a book he describes as being for anyone who has ever felt like “the process of finding faith sometimes feels like you are losing faith.”
David is married to Stephanie. They have one daughter, Anna, and a son, Jack.
New Release
My Prayer Journal (Teal)
Most of us want to pray more consistently. We just need a place to start, and a reason to come back tomorrow.
My Prayer Journal is designed to be that place. Something you can write in, carry, and return to each day, so prayer becomes as natural as morning coffee or your evening walk.
This isn't a book to read, but a journal to use—one month at a time. Every day offers structured space to capture what you're carrying:
- The State of My Soul Today
- My Thoughts, Joys, and Concerns
- Good Things / Things That Hurt / Where I Need Help
- How I’m Hearing God
- How I Know It’s God
- What God Desires for Me
- People I’m Praying For
- My Time with God
The journal also includes brief reflections to guide you when you don't know what to say: three simple rules for prayer, ways to use Scripture and historic prayers as your own words, and a framework for recognizing how God speaks. Not lessons to master, but quiet companions for days when prayer feels difficult.
As you fill each journal, something happens. These pages become a personal history of God's faithfulness, a record of conversation with the One who listens, guides, and walks with you.
Whether you're new to prayer or longing to deepen your practice, My Prayer Journal offers a simple, meaningful way to build a daily rhythm: one day, one page, one honest moment at a time.
New Release
My Prayer Journal (Clay)
Most of us want to pray more consistently. We just need a place to start, and a reason to come back tomorrow.
My Prayer Journal is designed to be that place. Something you can write in, carry, and return to each day, so prayer becomes as natural as morning coffee or your evening walk.
This isn't a book to read, but a journal to use—one month at a time. Every day offers structured space to capture what you're carrying:
- The State of My Soul Today
- My Thoughts, Joys, and Concerns
- Good Things / Things That Hurt / Where I Need Help
- How I’m Hearing God
- How I Know It’s God
- What God Desires for Me
- People I’m Praying For
- My Time with God
The journal also includes brief reflections to guide you when you don't know what to say: three simple rules for prayer, ways to use Scripture and historic prayers as your own words, and a framework for recognizing how God speaks. Not lessons to master, but quiet companions for days when prayer feels difficult.
As you fill each journal, something happens. These pages become a personal history of God's faithfulness, a record of conversation with the One who listens, guides, and walks with you.
Whether you're new to prayer or longing to deepen your practice, My Prayer Journal offers a simple, meaningful way to build a daily rhythm: one day, one page, one honest moment at a time.
New Release
My Prayer Journal (Olive)
Most of us want to pray more consistently. We just need a place to start, and a reason to come back tomorrow.
My Prayer Journal is designed to be that place. Something you can write in, carry, and return to each day, so prayer becomes as natural as morning coffee or your evening walk.
This isn't a book to read, but a journal to use—one month at a time. Every day offers structured space to capture what you're carrying:
- The State of My Soul Today
- My Thoughts, Joys, and Concerns
- Good Things / Things That Hurt / Where I Need Help
- How I’m Hearing God
- How I Know It’s God
- What God Desires for Me
- People I’m Praying For
- My Time with God
The journal also includes brief reflections to guide you when you don't know what to say: three simple rules for prayer, ways to use Scripture and historic prayers as your own words, and a framework for recognizing how God speaks. Not lessons to master, but quiet companions for days when prayer feels difficult.
As you fill each journal, something happens. These pages become a personal history of God's faithfulness, a record of conversation with the One who listens, guides, and walks with you.
Whether you're new to prayer or longing to deepen your practice, My Prayer Journal offers a simple, meaningful way to build a daily rhythm: one day, one page, one honest moment at a time.
New Release
The My Prayer Journal Bundle
3-Pack: Clay, Teal, and Olive
Most of us want to pray more consistently. We just need a place to start, and a reason to come back tomorrow.
My Prayer Journal is designed to be that place. Something you can write in, carry, and return to each day, so prayer becomes as natural as morning coffee or your evening walk.
This isn't a book to read, but a journal to use—one month at a time. Every day offers structured space to capture what you're carrying:
- The State of My Soul Today
- My Thoughts, Joys, and Concerns
- Good Things / Things That Hurt / Where I Need Help
- How I’m Hearing God
- How I Know It’s God
- What God Desires for Me
- People I’m Praying For
- My Time with God
The journal also includes brief reflections to guide you when you don't know what to say: three simple rules for prayer, ways to use Scripture and historic prayers as your own words, and a framework for recognizing how God speaks. Not lessons to master, but quiet companions for days when prayer feels difficult.
As you fill each journal, something happens. These pages become a personal history of God's faithfulness, a record of conversation with the One who listens, guides, and walks with you.
Whether you're new to prayer or longing to deepen your practice, My Prayer Journal offers a simple, meaningful way to build a daily rhythm: one day, one page, one honest moment at a time.