Apr 11, 2011
Catalyst West Coast. Notes. With Matt Chandler
Session 10 of Catalyst West Coast was conducted by Pastor Matt Chandler of The Village Church in the Dallas, Texas area. I have listened to Chandler’s sermons for a long time on iTunes, and have followed his battle with a malignant form of brain cancer since his diagnosis in November of ’09. So, I was very excited with the opportunity to hear him minister in person. Chandler took the stage in... read more
Apr 8, 2011
Thirty-First Year
I have walked this earth for 31 years; as of yesterday. Today I start my 32nd year of life. Throughout my lifetime, I have been through many phases; many stages of growth, and maturing. During my 20th year of life, I got married, and truly met Jesus. During my 23rd year of life, I was called into ministry through the supernatural leading of the Holy Spirit. During my 25th year of life, I became a father,... read more
Apr 6, 2011
The Burden of Leadership
Lately I’ve been feeling the pressure of the reality that I am an example, role model, and leader for others within the Body of Christ. After all, it was the Lord’s brother James who said; “Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness.” Funny thing is, is that, I didn’t choose this. Jesus chose me... read more
Apr 1, 2011
Catalyst West Coast. Notes. With Nancy Ortberg
At Catalyst West Coast, Nancy Ortberg brought an unapologetic message on leading in the difficult. Here are some notes from her talk: “We have confused spirituality with terminal niceness.” “The primary way to transformation is through difficult conversations.” “Lead into the conflict, and not out of it.” “By avoiding conflict we are negating forgiveness and... read more
Mar 29, 2011
Catalyst West Coast. Notes with Christine Caine
Christine Caine of the A29 Campaign to end human trafficking, and of Hillsong Church in Australia, brought the house down at Catalyst West Coast. I have heard Caine speak several times on several different church’s podcasts from around the country, and each time I have, her messages have been extraordinarily similar. But that didn’t change the impact of hearing her message again. In fact,... read more
In Kindergarten I was officially voted 'Most Inquisitive'.
I have been asking questions ever since as I believe that they are the catalyst to discovering the world all around us.
The answers to these questions have led me into an everlasting committed relationship with Jesus Christ, into a marriage with the love of my life, and into being the father of the two most beautiful children on earth.
It is my personal mission to glorify God with my life, advance His Kingdom through my ministry, and to love my family with everything I have.
I am the Pastor at Fellowship Church in Salem, Oregon and these are my thoughts on life.