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David Platt

b. 1979

American Southern Baptist pastor

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About David Platt

Born 1979. David Platt is an American pastor, theologian, writer, religious writer, university teacher and parson.

David Platt (born July 11, 1978

Career

David Platt served at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary as Dean of Chapel and Assistant Professor of Expository Preaching and Apologetics. He was serving at Edgewater Baptist Church in New Orleans when the parsonage where he lived flooded during Hurricane Katrina.

In 2006, Platt was introduced as the new senior pastor of The Church at Brook Hills in Birmingham, Alabama. At age 27, he became the youngest megachurch pastor in the United States. The International Mission Board is one of the largest missionary sending organizations in the world.

In February 2017, Platt began serving as interim teaching pastor at McLean Bible Church in Vienna, Virginia. During this time he continued in his primary role as president of the International Mission Board. In September of that year, Platt was introduced as pastor-teacher of McLean Bible Church. In February 2018, he announced his resignation from the IMB on the hiring of his successor.

In June 2019, Platt made national headlines when then president Donald Trump visited McLean Bible Church unannounced, during a Sunday service, and Platt prayed for him on stage.

During Platt's tenure at McLean, the church underwent a legal dispute regarding Platts leadership, including with regard to its financial ties and partnership with the Southern Baptist Convention.

A two-part documentary about Platt was released in 2024.

Published works

Platt’s publications include;

Radical Together (2011) Before You Vote: Seven Questions Every Christian Should Ask

Personal life

David is married to Heather and they have six children.

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Education
University of Georgia, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Also known as
David Joseph Platt, David J. Platt

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Frequently asked questions

Who is David Platt?

American Southern Baptist pastor (1978-)

When was David Platt born?

David Platt was born on 11 July 1979 in Atlanta.

What is David Platt's occupation?

David Platt is a pastor, theologian, writer, religious writer, university teacher and parson.

What nationality is David Platt?

David Platt is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David Platt

· Wikidata: Q1150897

· DBpedia: David Platt (pastor)

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