This Blog . . .

. . . will focus on writing about things that have an impact in the Church, Family and Ministry.

LEADERSHIP: I was a church-planter for fifteen years developing new churches for the Presbyterian Church in America. I have led a staff for 22 years and have been a part of creative, dynamic and passionate teams. Leadership is about inspiring, motivating and serving those that you lead. I’m a student of leadership. I know good leadership and will be offering some key principles on leadership -- how you can lead your co-workers, your neighborhood and your family.

FAMILY: As I move into the next phase of my ministry I believe that my ministry will have more of a marriage/family focus. The best gift we can give our children is a dynamic, exciting, biblical marriage. The greatest impact we can have with the people we serve and minister to in our churches, neighborhoods and towns is a marriage/family that ministers grace. Is your marriage and family a grace factory where God takes the raw materials of our hearts and transforms them into something beautiful -- and the finished product that comes from you to others is more of His grace?

MISSIONS: I have a passion for missions! I want to be a part of something bigger than myself and play a part in extending God's Kingdom. Don't you? I've been on many missions trips, encouraging missionaries, teaching with missionaries and sharing side by side with missionaries overseas. Missions is the heartbeat of God. His great love from eternity has a purpose and a destiny designed in bring people to Himself. Are you a part of this world-wide movement of God's grace and spirit in Missions?

COMMUNICATION: From my very first message in 1981 to today, I have have loved communicating and teaching the Bible. I am always thinking about creative ways to make my communication more effective. From my experience and study in Communications at Florida State University to my experience in television and banking, I bring a very unique perspective to teaching and communicating biblical truth. As a former church-planter, I have experience connecting with the next generation in biblical and relevant ways. With practical, real-life applications, insights and humor, multi-media and a simple, conversational style, I communicate with a passion the truths of Scripture.

YOU HAVE TO LAUGH AND HAVE FUN!: I love to have fun, laugh and joke around. And for whatever reason, I come across a lot of meaningless trivia and funny stuff . . . and I love sharing it! I love sitting around with good friends and telling stories and sharing funny, real life snapshots.