I want to spend a couple of weeks fleshing out thoughts on what helps lead to real change building on the ideas of relate, repeat, and reframe. This week I want to explore the idea of Relate: new communities. People who changed experienced change because of their connection to new groups of people. Change in… Continue reading Change comes through relationships and new communities

I want to pick up where we left off last week. For me personally, one of the most impactful parts of our recent General Conference Sessions: Uncharted 2019 came via our keynote speaker Tod Bolsinger and his work on adaptive change. Last week we looked at the reality that change is hard. We resist change.… Continue reading What does lead to change?

I’ve heard over and over again how much folks appreciated the three general sessions with Tod Bolsinger at General Conference Sessions 2019. Tod’s presentations were certainly a highlight for me as well. If you haven’t picked up a copy of Tod’s book, Canoeing the Mountains: Christian Leadership in Uncharted Territory, I would encourage you to… Continue reading Change is Hard, Really, Really Hard

I want to continue to share from our time at General Conference Sessions 2019: Uncharted. Three weeks ago I shared about the Mission Statement that was adopted at the sessions: The mission of the Churches of God, General Conference is to maximize our collective potential for Kingdom impact! Two weeks ago I shared about our… Continue reading Where are we going?

I want to continue to share from our time at General Conference Sessions 2019: Uncharted. A couple of weeks ago I shared about the Mission Statement that was adopted at the sessions: The mission of the Churches of God, General Conference is to maximize our collective potential for Kingdom impact! Last week I shared about… Continue reading CGGC Strategy

I want to continue to share from our time at General Conference Sessions 2019: Uncharted. A couple of weeks ago I shared about the Mission Statement that was adopted at the sessions: The mission of the Churches of God, General Conference is to maximize our collective potential for Kingdom impact! This week I want to… Continue reading CGGC Values

It’s an exciting time at Winebrenner Theological Seminary.  We are working hard to make seminary education and classes more affordable and accessible for students and anyone who wants to learn more about serving God.  In addition to affordability and accessibility, I am pleased that our accrediting agencies affirm the quality of education offered at Winebrenner… Continue reading Winebrenner Theological Seminary Update

General Conference 2019 has come and gone. It was a great week. Tod Bolsinger helped us understand the unique moment which we find ourselves and challenged us to stay faithful to the mission of Jesus in these uncharted times. There were powerful times of worship and praise: celebrating Jesus and lifting His name high. There… Continue reading General Conference 2019 Triennial Sessions Overview

We’re just a few days away from our triennial conference. We’re excited to host folks from across the General Conference next week. We’re excited about our time with Dr. Tod Bolsinger as we explore what it means to live faithfully in these uncharted times. I’m convinced these are some of the most exciting times to… Continue reading Anticipation and Prayer for General Conference Sessions 2019: Uncharted