David Duignan

David Duignan

Going Deeper

David Duignan - Trim, Co Meath

As a full-time heating engineer, the father of young children and a leader in his local church, David Duignan does not have much time to spare. But he describes the one day a week he dedicates to studying part-time for a BA in Applied Theology as “invaluable”.

I run my own business, my wife is working and we have two children in school. Yet you can find time for what is important and this is important. IBI is not just for academics. The course helps people develop in their personal life and ministry at grassroots level. All of us should have some sort of ministry. I came to faith through watching an American preacher on YouTube. He said, “Don’t take my word for it...” So I bought a Bible on Amazon and read it through twice! The Word of God is compelling and the desire to preach and teach has been with me since I was first saved. We did a module on communication, which really helped for preaching. The Biblical Interpretation module gives you the tools to be able to read God’s Word and to know where you are. You come out feeling well fed but wanting to know more and with a load more questions.

Students share their experiences of studying Applied Theology at IBI

(From the July - September 2021 issue of VOX) www.vox.ie