Litany of Lament for Dayton
August 9, 2019
Litany of Lament for those grieving the mass shooting in Dayton. OH. … More Litany of Lament for Dayton
Privileged to Serve
July 7, 2019
Privileged to serve for Pastor Mark Hanchett today at St. John – Akron. May our Lord continue Mark’s healing.
The Solution to “Replacing Myself”
March 28, 2019
The Ohio District has gone to part-time Regional Facilitators to assist churches in engaging in God’s mission. Here’s why. … More The Solution to “Replacing Myself”
The Biggest Surprise So Far…
February 18, 2019
After serving for four months, my biggest surprise as District President also surprises many of our professional church workers and lay leaders … More The Biggest Surprise So Far…
Preparing to Embrace the “Never Churched”
December 19, 2018
Church leaders underestimate the challenge of embracing people with little or no background in churches. Consider the following the prepare your congregation. … More Preparing to Embrace the “Never Churched”
The Art of Apologizing
December 12, 2018
It is dangerous to assume that, because an offense is committed in a church, everyone knows how to apologize. Powerful apologies are an art learned through instruction and experience. … More The Art of Apologizing
Looking for Hope
December 4, 2018
While I acknowledge the serious challenges facing congregations, I still am hopeful for the future of churches. Here’s why. … More Looking for Hope
