Dave Evans on Unlocking Keys to Effective Leadership

In this episode of The Larry Kreider Leadership Podcast, Larry Kreider sits down with Dave Evans, a seasoned leader whose journey is marked by a deep sense of calling, humility, and a lifelong commitment to growth. Dave shares personal stories, practical insights, and key lessons learned throughout his journey. Whether you hold a formal leadership position or lead informally within your sphere of influence, this conversation is filled with practical wisdom and encouragement for anyone seeking to grow in leadership, live out their calling, and lead with integrity and purpose.

Dave Evans is an executive leader with 40 years of experience in multi-sectoral international development. Dave is a consultant and fractional leader providing support and solutions to International NGOs in many areas of organizational operations and management. He currently serves as fractional VP of programs at Hope Walks. Hope Walks’s vision is to see all children access quality clubfoot care and experience the love of Christ. Additionally, Dave has served in leadership roles of president, vice president, senior director, country director, and chief of party in Food for the Hungry, World Vision, and LifeNet International. Dave has broad and deep experience in international relief and development leadership, management, implementation, and training in the United States, Africa, Latin America, and Asia. He has visited over 90 countries as well as lived and worked for more than 14 years in Chad, Bolivia, Zimbabwe, Burkina Faso, and Mali. Dave and his wife, Susan, have two adult children and are active members of DOVE Newport Church in Elm, Pennsylvania, USA.

Quotable Quotes:

• “You can accomplish so much more through a team than you can yourself.”
• “If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together.”—African Proverb

Highlights:

• Leadership isn't limited to titles—everyone leads, both formally and informally.
• Be the kind of leader who inspires growth and cultivates more leaders.
• Great leadership is often unlocked through the power of teamwork.

Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

• Hope Walks
• Overcoming The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Field Guide for Leaders, Managers, and Facilitators by Patrick Lencioni
• Biblical Holism and Agriculture: Cultivating Our Roots (Revised Edition) by David J. Evans, Ronald J. Vos, and Keith P. Wright 

Related Resources:

• Contact Dave Evans
• “Discovering Your Calling” by Dave Evans
• “Building for Eternity” by Dave Evans
• “Masterful Transitions” by Dave Evans
• “One New Person, One New Family” by Dave Evans

For more information about Larry Kreider, his books, daily devotionals, small-group resources, or other teachings, visit larrykreider.com.