Every day in the news media, there are stories about sexual abuse, shootings or embezzlement in the church. The key method of prevention is to change our thinking about predators. They are smart, cunning and have a plan to bring crime to your congregation! Stories from around the nation show that predators can quickly find vulnerabilities in your church. The 8 Principles of Shark Thinking are illustrated through a predator at Wheat Fields Good News Church (a factitious composite example) and from recent real cases in the national media.

For 35 years, David Fletcher, founder of XPastor.org and the “Hey Fletch” column, led churches from 1,000-8,000 members, single and multi-site, churches with camps, schools, apartments and cafes. Fletch brings an objective perspective, broad knowledge and vast experience to this PRC. He has a heart for pastors and is a “church doctor”. He brings biblical principles and best practices to your church’s unique culture and setting.

David received two graduate degrees from Dallas Seminary and did executive education classes at the Kellogg School of Management and Harvard Business School. He loves to walk and exercise with his wife, Tami, and he loves scuba diving and rowing 10,000 meters a day.