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
Nov 18, 2010
The Truth About Managing People, Part 2
The statement: “The evidence suggests that productive workers are more likely to be happy workers rather than the reverse” really stuck out to me in Part 2 of this book. The idea that a satisfying workplace doesn’t result in productivity fascinated me. Instead, it’s being productive that gives one the most satisfaction. I will make sure that as a leader; I give my employees and my volunteers all of... read more
Nov 16, 2010
The Truth About Managing People, Part 1
I just finished reading an interesting book for my Business Management class at West Coast Bible College and Seminary. The book is The Truth About Managing People by Stephen P. Robins. Over the next week or so I am going to share some of my notes from this book because I think you may find them helpful. I would suggest that anyone in leadership read Robbins’ book. The book does make some... read more
Nov 15, 2010
Something For You?!
Several years ago an amazing church was planted in my city. The founding pastors were passionate about seeing God’s Kingdom advanced. The location of the new church plant was prime. The music was hands-down the BEST in town. The messages were solid and Biblically content-driven. And the turnout to their services, for this area, was nothing short of amazing. The crowd they were drawing was young.... 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.