Category Archives: Leadership
For the last several weeks leading up to Thanksgiving, forty gardeners have been planting 7 million tulip bulbs at Keukenhof Gardens in the village of Lisse, a short drive from Amsterdam, Netherlands. They are planting 900 varieties in all types of colors … Continue reading
Yesterday, I remembered that it was on August 15, 1979, that I officially started my journey as a pastor. I was 25 years old. Already married almost five years. We had two young boys, ages 3½ and 9 months. We … Continue reading
At our weekly staff meeting today, one of our next-generation leaders (less than half my age) spoke on one of our 12 Codes that we continuously cover, one at a time, week to week. His specific assignment code was “We are Faith-Filled, Big … Continue reading
It is true. My birth certificate, passport and driver’s license all agree. I’ve lived 7 decades. Most of the time, I don’t feel like what I imagined 70 to feel like back when I was in my 50’s. But, it is true. I’m … Continue reading
On this day, 37 years ago, our family arrived in Cape Coral, Florida on a dream and a prayer. The dream was to fulfill a calling that had started more than a decade before. The dream was to start and build a church … Continue reading
Nearly 20 years ago, I made a decision. I chose to create a leadership succession plan for the organization I founded. Very close to committing myself to follow Jesus, marrying my wife and starting Cape Christian, this decision is one of … Continue reading
Nearly 20 years ago, I made a decision. I chose to create a leadership succession plan for the organization I founded. Very close to committing myself to follow Jesus, marrying my wife and starting Cape Christian, this decision is one of … Continue reading
It matters. It really matters. I was in a place of business this morning where I’ve been going every three to four weeks for over seven years now. While there, I even debated in my mind about ever returning. So the jury in my … Continue reading
Survivor’s Guilt is Real. I’ve never survived a severe trauma such as a major accident where others died. But as a pastor and a police chaplain for many decades, I have spent time listening to survivors of incredible trauma (Holocaust … Continue reading
I’ve heard that descriptive statement time and time again the last dozen years or more. “I’m not wired that way.” It is often said in response to me answering a question about my current role on the staff of the church that … Continue reading
