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Not Your Platform: The Kingdom Isn’t About You

Part 4 of the “Towel-Bearers: Redefining Leadership” Series Let’s say the quiet part out loud:Ministry has a branding problem.Not the logos. Not the livestreams. Not the fonts.The ego that sometimes hides behind it all. Somewhere along the way, some have stopped preaching ...

The Weight of the Towel: When Serving Hurts

Part 3 of the “Towel-Bearers: Redefining Leadership” Series You said yes to serve.You said yes to love.You said yes to Jesus – (after he said yes to you). But somewhere along the way, that towel you picked up started to ...

I Was Asked To Look Ahead

As I think about the history of the church body that has been my home for nearly 49 years and the District where my ministry has centered, I was challenged to consider what could be in the Ohio District. Here ...

How to Spot a Counterfeit Leader (And Why It Matters More Than You Think)

Part 2 of the “Towel-Bearers: Redefining Leadership” Series Not everyone with a Bible and a microphone should be leading people.Yeah, there are counterfeit leaders in the Church. And they’re not always easy to spot. They sound holy. They know the ...

Real Leaders Bleed for Their People: Not Themselves

Let’s stop pretending. Not all leaders are actually leading. Some are just collecting titles, hoarding influence, and stepping on people to build their brand. That’s not leadership. That’s ego dressed in a suit and given a fancy title. True leadership ...