Daniel Samms is a pastor, professor, author, and woodworker who equips people to make disciples of Jesus Christ.

Daniel is a pastor (Restoration Church), classical educator (Veritas Scholars Academy), and theology professor (Liberty University). His dissertation, “Christian Nationalism: Comparing Sociological Critiques to Christian Political Theologies” provides a helpful defense of Christian political action. His book, Christian Federalism: The Founding Vision and the Road Ahead provides a history of America’s Christian founding and strategy for Christians to retake the public square.

He is in love with his wife, Christy and has been since she first walked into his life more than 20 years ago. Daniel and Christy have three kids, occasionally raise chickens, have two cats, and have dog named "Lucy." Dan enjoys fine woodworking, craft beverages, axe throwing, and good stories. He exists to glorify God by following Jesus.

Dan has appeared on server podcasts and shows, including Carpe Fide Podcast, Veritas Vox, CrossPolitc, The Godly Troublemaker, Veritas Student Weekly, Ohio Political News, My Mornings with Vanessa (LindellTV.com), Lobbyist for Citizens Podcast with Brian Massie, and more.

The truth is like a lion; you don’t have to defend it. Let it loose; it will defend itself.

-Augustine of Hippo

Dan drinks good coffee, enjoys fine woodworking, and has a lifelong dream to punch an alligator in the face. Christy is a licensed counselor and an incredible mother who has a variety of hobbies and runs an insightful blog. Together, they raise their kids, equip the church, and enjoy God's blessings.

Dan can often be found at coffeehouses around Amherst and is always willing to meet and discuss what it means to Experience, Trust, and Follow Jesus.

Recently, Dan wrote a book to be used as a guide for making disciples. It's a handy tool for guiding people through initial steps in following Jesus. You can purchase it on Amazon.com, and it is inexpensive enough that you can easily buy a copy for a friend and read it together.

Dan's primary role at Restoration is Recruiting, Equipping, and Releasing house church leaders in addition to ensuring every disciple is making disciples.

Instagram: @roaringshepherd

And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ.

-Ephesians 4:11-12

Want to equip your church to make disciples?

Dan and his team assist churches with disciple making by leading training events live and online, by consulting pastors and lay leaders, and by speaking at events. The first step is to contact our team to discuss how we can help.