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Exciting News
I am excited to share that I have completed my Working Genius Facilitator certification! Working Genius is an amazing tool created by the Table Group to help bring increased joy and productivity to work for individuals and teams! I am be offering individual and team coaching and consulting. Contact me for more information!
My Books
I am the proud author of three books. Writing is not at all my gift, nor is it something that brings me a lot of joy. Yet, it has been an important outlet and calling for me. I write because I want to be helpful. I want to take what I have learned and and […]
Three Steps to Implementing Cultural Change
We were working with a board of elders for a fast growing church. Like many growing churches, they were still operating like a small church even though they had become a large church. It is not an uncommon problem. The dynamics had changed dramatically because of the growth which identified some bad habits that were […]
Why Orange?
I often get asked why it is that I love orange so much. When I am asked, I generally offer one of a couple responses, but decided that it would be fun to write a blog about why I enjoy the color orange so much. 1. I have always liked the color orange. It is […]
The Pastor Crisis
We are facing a full-blown pastor crisis. Currently, there is a massive shortage of clergy/pastors and other church staff. The signs are everywhere. Because of the work I do, it is much easier to see the negative than the positive. That said, I generally tend to be a hopeful, optimistic and positive person. I am […]
Post Christian Era
Has the church in the United States entered into a Post Christian Era much like Europe? Without a doubt, yes. This question, however, while important, points us to a greater question. Is the emergence of a Post Christian Era in the United States good or bad news? But first, a little more on the Post […]
A Great Resource
I have the privilege of writing blog posts, along with others for Preparing for Amazement Ministries. There is some great information for pastors, church leaders, churches and secular leaders who are people of faith. You can check out the posts here.
Africa
At the end of January, I head off to Africa for a trip to train pastors and ministry leaders in Uganda and Kenya. I am, as always, excited and honored to be able to do this kind of ministry. It is part of my work with Preparing for Amazement Ministries. Professionally, anytime I can pour […]
Quote for Reflection
I came across this quote the other day: “In the beginning the church was a fellowship of men and women centered on the living Christ. Then the church moved to Greece, where it became a philosophy. Then it moved to Rome, where it became an institution. Next, it moved to Europe, where it became a […]