Welcome
Welcome to my site dealing with issues related to church leadership and teaching. If you are a leader, regardless of whether you serve in the church world or in the marketplace, I hope you will find something of value here. Leadership is hard, especially in today's climate.
The picture above was taken on my last trip to Greece where we got to visit some of the islands. This is a view of some of the iconic windmills found on Mykonos.
Getting Heard When It Really Matters - The 3 Dimensions of a Great Message
If you've ever had the opportunity to stand in front of a crowd and deliver a sermon, message, or talk, you know it can be one of the most daunting experiences. It consistently shows up on lists of people's most dreaded fears.It's further complicated by inner doubts. Is what I have to say important? Will anyone even care? Will I make a fool of myself?
The Difference Between Power and Authority - How Confusing the Two Can Hurt Your Ability to Lead
The church world is once again reeling. News of scandals have dominated newsfeeds including everything from stories of clergy abuse to the removal of a high profile leader. In a world already cynical of the church, especially of its leadership, these recent revelations just add to the growing cultural discontent.
5 Powerful Questions for Relational Well-Being
Healthy relationships can make a huge difference in our quality of life. But relationships can sometimes be tricky. Given the present climate of our culture which seems more divisive and argumentative as ever, fostering healthy relationships can make all the difference in the world. Here are 5 powerful questions to ask yourself with respect to your relationships.
Reclaiming the Wonder
We have entered into the season of Advent. Many churches will have begun messages that will once again revolve around the story of Jesus being born in a manger. For many of us it has become a story so commonplace, that it has the danger of getting lost in the din of the season, or getting ignored altogether.College and Seminary Podcast
I was recently featured on the podcast for Heritage College and Seminary. It's a 2-part interview with each lasting a little over 20 minutes.
You can find the link here