Nov 25, 2010
The Truth About Managing People, Part 7 & 8
There wasn’t one consecutive thing that stuck out to me in Part 7 and 8 of The Truth About Managing People, but one thing that came to mind was that I don’t evaluate my leaders and volunteers frequently enough. I don’t give them enough positive or negative feedback. Once I do give them feedback, it can tend to be demoralizing because I didn’t deal with particular behaviors immediately. This brings... read more
Nov 24, 2010
The Truth About Managing People, Part 6
One thing I found interesting in Part 6 of The Truth About Managing People is that conflict can be a good thing because it brings all points of view to a decision and makes the quality of the finished product better. As I am confronted with opposing views, I will make sure to hear them out and allow those with them the opportunity to sit in brainstorming meetings so that I can take their ideas into my... read more
Nov 23, 2010
The Truth About Managing People, Part 5
One thing about churches, as well as business, is that one naysayer can destroy the morale and momentum of your vision. Part 5 of The Truth About Managing People states that, “Managers need to move quickly to prevent the toxic employee from contaminating others on the team.” I definitely need to be bolder in immediately dealing with any parishioner, volunteer, leader, or employee who is causing... read more
Nov 22, 2010
The Truth About Managing People, Part 4
One thing I have to do often as a pastor is to listen to people tell me about the intimate details of their life. I feel as though I am a good listener, but I am also a very good multitasker, and a tad bit obsessive compulsive. So while I listen to others, I can tend to “Do” other things. Part 4 of The Truth About Managing People gave me some good ideas for being a better listener: Make eye contact... read more
Nov 19, 2010
The Truth About Managing People, Part 3
What stood out in Part 3 of The Truth About Managing People more than anything to me was that that a person can learn to become a charismatic leader by following a three step process: 1. Develop the aura of charisma by maintaining an optimistic view, using passion as a catalyst for generating enthusiasm, and communicating with the whole body, not just with words. 2. Draw others in by creating a bond that... 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.