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
Nov 6, 2010
Sun Stand Still Prayer, Part 7
The sixth building (in preference, out of 6) that I am asking God to make the Sun Stand Still for so that we can use it as a church facility for God’s glory in this city is:6.The unit at the far South end of the Lancaster Marketplace shopping Center (same complex as Winco, Shopko, and Dollar Tree). I believe that this facility used to be the far South end of the store Sportsman’s Warehouse, and... read more
Nov 5, 2010
Sun Stand Still Prayer, Part 6
The fifth building (in preference, out of 6) that I am asking God to make the Sun Stand Still for so that we can use it as a church facility for God’s glory in this city is:5. The Old Discovery Zone building on the East side of Lancaster just South of Auburn Road. This is the smallest of all of the buildings that I am trusting God for, but it is still nearly two times the size of our current facility.... 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.